I got pregnant when I was in Grade 10. My parents looked at me coldly and said, “You brought shame to this family. From now on, we are no longer our children.”
I became pregnant when I was in tenth grade. The moment I saw the two lines, my hands began to shake. I was terrified—so frightened I could…
A woman visits her husband in prison
A woman visits her husband in prison. Before leaving, she tells a correction officer: “You shouldn’t make my husband work like that. He’s exhausted!” The officer laughs…
When an Old Chapter Resurfaced, I Protected My Peace
Years ago, my marriage ended in a way I never imagined. My husband left suddenly, and I was left to raise our two children on my own….
How to relieve and reduce phlegm in the throat effectively and safely
1. Stay well hydrated Adequate hydration is one of the most effective ways to reduce phlegm. Drinking water regularly helps thin mucus so it can be cleared…
Kathleen Turner: A Hollywood Legend Defined by Strength and Advocacy
Kathleen Turner’s commanding presence has illuminated both stage and screen for generations. Behind the iconic blonde hair and striking blue eyes is a formidable performer whose career…
A man finds a wallet with $800 in it.
A few days later, he reads a notice stating that a wealthy man has lost his wallet and is offering a $50 reward to anyone who returns…
Beggar
I took out my wallet, extracted ten dollars and asked, “If I give you this money, will you buy some beer with it instead of dinner?” “No,…
Three convicts were on the way to prison.
Three convicts were on the way to prison. They were each allowed to take one item with them to help them occupy their time while incarcerated. On…
What My Five-Year-Old Said After School Made Me Question Everything
I thought I knew my wife. After ten years of marriage, a home we built from nothing, and a daughter who felt like the center of our…
All five babies were Black.
All five babies were Black. My husband shouted they weren’t his, fled the hospital, and vanished. I raised them alone amid whispers. Thirty years later he returned…