MY TURN
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.
I Worked With Muhammad Yunus. It Was a Truly Eye-Opening Experience
Yunus is undoubtedly a man of great virtue, endless energy and always ready with a levelheaded solution to any challenge.
I Discovered My Calling in a Cemetery. We Talk About Death but Aren't Prepared
Not everyone is lucky enough to know what they want to do with their life at nine years old
The Deadly Violence Hit My Village. I Never Thought I'd Have Hope Again
The killing of my uncle haunted me.
I'm a Childless Woman. But Don't Make Assumptions About Me
I had no idea not having kids would come with so much guff. Childless women and men are experts at silently practicing altruism.
I Came to the US With Two Suitcases. Now, I Advise CEOs Like Elon Musk
You never know how your life will unfold.
I Had Spare Embryos From IVF—Their Potential Recipients Revealed My Biases
My self-proclaimed progressivism came into question when I didn't jump for joy over who may get my embryos.
My Dad Had an Advance Directive. He Still Had to Fight to Die
As soon as he could speak again, dad said: "I need to die today."
I Became a Stepmom to 3 Kids at 26—People Love to Blame Us
The evil stepmom stereotype is still very prevalent in today's society.
My Diagnosis Was a Death Sentence. It Started With a Strange Symptom
I was in denial that it was anything serious, and yet I wasn't improving no matter how much personal training I did.
I Worked in Hollywood and Faced Shocking Behavior. But I'm Not Jaded
It was some sort of hazing, and I didn't know I was participating. The movie The Devil Wears Prada provides a frame of reference.
I Was The Daughter of a Rock Icon—Not all Cults are Bad
I willingly ate, slept, drank, and lived for our larger-than-life leader.
I Investigated UAPs at the Pentagon—Americans Can Handle the Truth
When there is a threat for which there is no solution, governments prefer not to discuss it publicly.
I Experienced a Culture Shock Coming to the US—But It Led to an Unexpected Calling
I was constantly reminded that I was different, that I was "other."