MY TURN
Kids at School Threatened Me—I Masked Who I Was for 34 Years
It feels mind-blowing to know I spent years unaware.
I Came to the US for a Better Life—and Ended Up an Olympian
It allowed me to be invited to have dinner with President Barack Obama.
Fatigue Was My Only Symptom. The Diagnosis Left Me in Shock
I had to start planning for a life possibly without me in it. My hope for a cure sits in the hands of a stranger.
I Saw a Homeless Woman Struggling With 8 Puppies. I Had to Help
It was sweltering and she felt hopeless. I was concerned that some dog fighter would try to take her puppies.
I Tragically Lost the Love of My Life—One Habit Helped Me Grieve
It was the biggest gut punch of my life.
I Lost My Sweet Son to Marijuana. It Devastated Him
Everyone who knows and loves Nick has had to grieve the loss of him even though he is not gone, physically.
The Social Security Rules Force Us Into a Risky Gamble on SSI
I'd heard enough stories of SSI to be nervous. My parents rose from poverty. Will I bring us back there?
My Teenage Son Was Murdered—I Found Solace in an Unexpected Place
My journey has been immensely challenging and agonizing, and I am still working through it.
I'm a Psychotherapist—Swifties Are Masking
Messages all around us tell us it's essential to make men happy.
I Was 15 and Terrified—Two Men Abducted Me in the Middle of the Night
I was dragged down a long corridor as my clothes fell to the floor and cold water pricked my skin. I collapsed to the floor nude.
I Had a Heart Transplant and a Stroke—Then Set Myself a Huge Challenge
Moving my body from bed to chair required three people. My legs would not respond to my commands.
I Was a New Mom Flooded With Dark Thoughts—Six Words Changed My Perspective
I couldn't believe what I had just heard. No one said that. I felt that inside, but no one said that out loud.
I'm a Psychologist—Doomscrolling Has a Devastating Impact
The way we feel is largely a result of the thoughts and images that go through our minds.
My 10-Year-Old Daughter Was Losing Weight. Nothing Prepared Me for Her Diagnosis
Looking back, there were likely other symptoms that I missed.
My Husband Was a Part of the KKK—Until He Met a Muslim Man
I needed to save Chris and save our family.
I Joined a Gang With Neo-Nazis in Jail—Then Revealed I'm Jewish
I anticipated a very violent repercussion for lying. But their reaction was totally unexpected.
I Worked With Jimmy Carter. He Had a Marvelous Sense of Humor
Jimmy Carter is often called the best former president we've ever had. He's a man who has lived his faith until the end.
My Sudden Symptoms Left Doctors Stumped—Until a Rare Diagnosis
Now, my mysterious and often misdiagnosed disease is emerging among Long COVID patients. I want them to know there's hope.
Girls Bullied Me in 6th Grade. Now 15, My App Changes Lives
Perhaps the saddest part was going through all these problems alone.
I Serve IDF Soldiers Every Day. They Look Like Homesick Teenagers
The IDF isn't an ordinary army. It is an army of citizens, neighbors, family members.
It Was My Job to Help Save Lives—I Didn't Recognize My Own Symptoms
I felt a sense of responsibility for what I'd seen and lived in a constant state of mourning.
I Grew Up a Christian—I Was Terrified of Thinking 3 Words
It seemed like Christianity was written by and catered to the "normal" crowd.