May 17, 2026 Share
In this week’s episode of Stories of Hope, Sara Yussum and David share the deeply personal story of how they found each other after years of heartbreak, uncertainty, and feeling like marriage might never happen. David opens up about spending nearly two decades dating without ever finding the right connection, while Sara shares the reality of re-entering the dating world as a divorced single mother of four children, including a daughter with severe medical needs. Together, they speak honestly about rejection, resilience, self-worth, and the pressure people feel when they think they’ve “fallen behind” in life.
What makes their story so powerful is not just that they eventually got married, but how unexpected their journey was. From dating apps and difficult conversations to learning how to become a stepfather and blending a family together, this episode is filled with raw vulnerability, humor, hope, and perspective for anyone navigating dating, divorce, loneliness, or self-doubt. Sara and David’s story is a reminder that life rarely unfolds the way we imagine, but sometimes the things we thought disqualified us are exactly what lead us to the right person.
To contact David:@yusimmattressco | [email protected]
To contact Sara:@sarahkorenblit
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