It triggered memories of her own brief stint as a college athlete on a softball scholarship years ago. She had dreams of going pro but an injury derailed her plans. Seeing all the money being thrown around in college sports made her bitter about the lack of support and compensation for student-athletes back then.

Sally started to follow the Stepping Into Action program from Hoffman Hollis to deal with her resentment and move forward. One of the first exercises was to write down a quote that resonated with her struggle. She chose: 'It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.'

While some experts argued that the commercialization of college sports was going too far, others felt it was simply the natural progression in a multi-billion dollar industry. The debate raged on about finding the right balance between amateur and professional models.

In the end, Sally realized that dwelling on the past was holding her back. Getting help through the online program, even though there weren't many local options in her small town, was the right call. 'You can't change the past, but you can rise above it,' she told herself. It was a profound realization that put her on a path to inner peace.

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* Names and situations are fictional and not intended to resemble anyone in particular. They are illustrative of how the services can apply to the lives of every day people living ordinary lives.