The gift of Alzheimer’s
Suffering from Alzheimer’s, Aniiyah’s mother forgot who she was. Instead of letting this upset her, Aniiyah took it as a lesson. Here’s what she learned.
Family & Relationships / Featured / Healing / Real-Life Stories
by Aniiyah Klock · Published October 31, 2018
Suffering from Alzheimer’s, Aniiyah’s mother forgot who she was. Instead of letting this upset her, Aniiyah took it as a lesson. Here’s what she learned.
Family & Relationships / Featured / Real-Life Stories
by Jason Bentsman · Published October 28, 2018
As Jason was walking in Plaza St-Hubert, he saw a homeless man in a wheelchair. This is his short story about sorrow, compassion, and human connection.
by Nathalie Delorme · Published October 17, 2018 · Last modified October 17, 2019
Nathalie tried everything to cure her eczema, trying every miracle product and magic potion. Then, she discovered the real source of her skin problem.
by Karen Koenig · Published August 5, 2018 · Last modified October 17, 2019
For decades, Karen struggled with body image and eating disorders. This is how she turned her life (and her relationship with food) around.
Featured / Healing / Real-Life Stories / Self-Discovery
by Olga Bulanov · Published February 15, 2018 · Last modified May 7, 2018
One woman’s shocking, tragic Me Too story, and her struggle, decades later, to integrate her experiences into a society where women believe in their own strength.
Family & Relationships / Featured / Real-Life Stories / Self-Discovery
by Lauren Cecora · Published February 5, 2018
As Lauren was struggling to integrate motherhood into her chaotic lifestyle, she was laid off. At first, she saw it as the ultimate failure, but it turned out to be an incredible gift.
For years, Carol was glued to her Christmas traditions. Although they brought her joy, they also brought undue stress. This past Christmas, she decided to do something different.
Family & Relationships / Featured / Real-Life Stories
by Claudia Vidal · Published January 7, 2018 · Last modified January 8, 2018
When Claudia couldn’t afford to buy her kids Christmas presents, she was crestfallen. But how her kids responded to the news taught her a valuable lesson.
Family & Relationships / Featured / Real-Life Stories
by Aniiyah Klock · Published April 22, 2017 · Last modified May 22, 2017
“She is my Mother. She birthed me and gave me life. And I will birth her into the next one.”
“Some say we’re wired for selfishness. But what I did that night felt good—better than any self-indulgence. …Maybe we’re wired for kindness too.”