MY TURN
I Started Losing My Hair at 12—Now I'm a Bald Beauty Queen
Elizabeth Sevigny reached rock bottom when her hair started to fall out, but everything changed when she had a baby and entered the world of pageantry.
I Drank Until Blacking Out as My Kids Slept. Her Words Lifted Years of Shame
The hangovers, the memory loss, and the guilt and remorse that accompanied mornings after drinking stuck me in a shame spiral.
Mom Felt the Impulse to Kill Me. Decades Later, I Discovered Why
I was in my late 40s when Mom finally disclosed the symptoms of her illness.
I Ignored My Health for Years. Then Came the Wake-Up Call I Feared
One night, my Apple Watch alerted me to an irregular heartbeat.
I'm an Immigration Attorney in the U.S.—Fear Is Rising Fast
People are trying to sift out what is true, what is legal, and what is the law.
I Suddenly Lost My Eyesight Mid-Run. The Next Day, I Learned the Truth
Despite a drooping face and slurred speech, I kept our routine as normal as possible,
I Was Supposed to Be on the 1961 Flight That Crashed, Killing the U.S. Skating Team
Although I left skating, skating never left me.
I'm a Pilot's Wife. Plane Crash Speculations Are Insensitive and Disrespectful
It seemed inappropriate for so many people with no experience in aviation to make assumptions.
An Illegal Immigrant Killed My Soulmate
I refuse to let my husband's death be in vain. I want the laws changed.
Our Doctor Asked if We Wanted Kids. What He Said Left Us Speechless
We have rare genes, but a strong foundation built on real love and resilient hope.
My Ex Made Me the Villain in His Play. I Couldn't Believe What He Wrote
At first, I was angry. How could he malign my character so badly and with, it seemed, very little remorse?
I'm a Therapist Who Escaped the LA Fires. Healing Has No Roadmap
I've cycled through waves of despair and hope, accepting our home must be gone.
I Dreamed of a Child. After 10 Heartbreaking Failures, I Kept Fighting
I was crushed. I laid my head on the table and cried.
LA Fires Threatened My Home. We Made Desperate Choices—and Learnt a Lesson
With time ticking in this harrowing experience, my life turned into a chaotic mess of survival and prioritization.
I Run a Matchmaking Service. Unexpected Habits End Relationships
Couples aren't lacking love, they are lacking the skills to nurture it.
I Ran 1,000 Miles to Distract Myself—but a Deadly Diagnosis Was Looming
I wouldn't wish my experiences on anyone.
Biden Saved Me From Death Row—But I Still Want True Justice
I likely faced execution under Trump. Biden still has time to do the right thing. Life without parole remains an egregious injustice.
I Identified My Father's Body. I Was Left With 41 Years of Questions
I refused to hand over the phone, demanding to know what was going on.
At 7, I Had 6 Months to Live. One Call Changed Everything
Just when we thought things were turning around, the FDA called back
The Firestorm in '91 Showed Me Loss—LA Won't Let Me Forget
With no time to collect or save anything, cars left because of traffic jams.
I Served With Matthew Livelsberger in Afghanistan. He Awed Us
Along with his tall frame, Matt could have been mistaken for Thor in drab olive camouflage.
I'm New York's Inspector General. Jimmy Carter's Words Guide My Work
The dedicated public servants in my office make a choice every day to bring a commitment to honesty.