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I Am. Altruism %u2013 The Power of Giving Without Losing YourselfIf you%u2019ve ever tried to pour from an empty cup, you know it doesn%u2019t work%u2014and yet, so many of us try.We give, serve, and show up for others, often running on fumes. That%u2019s why this month, we%u2019reembracing a powerful theme: I Am. Altruism.Altruism isn%u2019t about sacrificing yourself. It%u2019s about giving from a place of strength, not depletion. Whenwe%u2019re whole, our service becomes sustainable%u2014and even transformational.No one embodies this better than our cover story feature, LaChelle Adkins, also known as America%u2019sSupermom. With 15 kids, a thriving mission to empower women, and a story marked by resilience,LaChelle proves that giving doesn%u2019t mean losing yourself. It can be the very path to finding your voiceand your purpose.This issue brings you inspiring voices and practical wisdom from contributors who show howpurposeful giving can ignite personal growth. Whether you're learning to set boundaries or discoveringnew ways to serve, there's something here to help you give with heart%u2014and without losing yourself inthe process.Because when we give from a place of clarity, compassion, and courage, we don%u2019t just help others%u2014wegrow ourselves.With heart,Jennifer ThompsonEditor-in-ChiefI Am. MagazineEudaimonia 2025I Am... ALTRUISM4