MY TURN
I Meet Haitians Every Day in Springfield. Now I'm Scared for All of Us
It's tragic that public figures would choose to spread fear, hateful gossip, and rumors.
I'm a Veteran. I Came Home Different After What I Saw
A lot of people assume that veterans are "broken" or "damaged goods." But we're highly functional people focused on leadership.
The Ryan Routh I Knew
I cannot remember Donald Trump's name ever coming up in our conversations.
I Was Raised in a Mafia—A Murder at My Wedding Was My Wake-Up Call
It was a moment that epitomized the chaotic and dangerous world I was raised in.
I'm a Sorority House Mother. Their Views on the 2024 Election Surprised Me
I'm not ready for a younger group to have this much power. What do they know about the economy? About international relations?
At 51, I Got a Shocking Diagnosis—but They Refused Me Life-Saving Treatment
My doctor told me I had two years left to live—if I was lucky. For now, I await my own death.
My Daughter, 16, Was Driving Home. Nothing Prepared Us for What Came Next
I knew what they were about to tell me. My knees buckled as I fell and just shouted "No, No No."
I'm the 'Hawk Tuah Girl'. I Just Tune the Haters Out
All the opportunities created by the viral clip are new for me and I'm learning, so I hope people give me a little patience.
I'm a Daughter of Iran and I'm Under Attack
After October 7, a smear campaign online soon began against me. I had become a target.
My Wedding Coincided With 9/11
Our guests had taken great efforts to set aside their grief to celebrate the commitment Brad and I were making to each other.
I Became a Single Mom While Pregnant. I Learned One Crucial Lesson
One of the scariest times for me was during the final stage of my pregnancy when I felt extreme loneliness.
My Daughter's Behavior Was Concerning. We Missed the Early Signs
I was devastated and tried to understand a situation that just didn't make sense.
I Was a Reporter in Oregon on 9/11. My Newsroom Was Never the Same
Some news events stop time. Every person who lives through them remembers where they were at that specific moment.
I Lost My First Wife and Was a Single Dad—Then Found My Life's Work
I felt Molly yearning for answers: Why did this happen to Mom? What did I do to deserve it? Does anything make sense in the world?
I'm a Grief Expert. My Brother's Sudden Death Taught Me a New Lesson
Despite my background, there's no sheltering me from grief. People respond to their loss in different ways—and I'm no exception.
I'm an Autistic Professor—I Need Rules, but My College Broke Them
Given the impact on my well-being, this may be the last return to school that I can do.
I'm Serving Two Life Sentences. So I Gave Myself a Purpose in Prison
We know we did bad things, and we can't take away the pain we caused. But we can prevent future victims.
I Was Given Six Months to Live. But I Wasn't Told
I was completely heartbroken. I knew I was quickly running out of options.
I Was a Former Shen Yun Dancer. I Was Proud to Be a Part of It
On stage, I was speaking up for them.
My Family Lives in an RV Because the Cost of Living Skyrocketed
When we first bought our dream family home in 2022, we could afford it comfortably. Then everything changed.
I Was Expelled From My Church. I Was Found Guilty, but I Do Not Feel Sorry
I was ordered to surrender my ministerial credentials, and my church membership was taken.
I'm a Pediatrician. But IVF Left Me With Overwhelming Questions
I felt like I wasn't in control of my own health. It was a difficult and sometimes isolating process. Here's how I got through it.