MY TURN
I Had My Dead Husband's Dead Wife's Wedding Ring—I Was Jealous
Did she greet him when he slipped from this life to another?
I Saw the Presidential Debates—America Is Becoming Ageist
We're on the verge of sacrificing democracy to it.
My Boyfriend of 7 Years Vanished From My Life—Taylor Swift Helped Me
If you don't get Taylor Swift, you probably haven't experienced disenfranchised grief.
My Symptoms Kept Me Awake at Night for Years. I Should Have Been Diagnosed Sooner
I see eight-year-old me, and I'm sad. Why didn't anyone help her?
We Fled the Vietnam War and Settled in the US—For a While, I Didn't Want to Be Asian
There weren't many Asian kids in school. I was picked on mercilessly, teased, bullied, called names.
I Finally Told My Son About Mom's Suicide. I Didn't Expect His Reaction
Our son inquired about my mother, prompting a heartfelt conversation where I explained her illness and showed him a picture.
I'm a Proud Black Man—My Contract Was Terminated Because of My Hair
I got my dreadlocks when my father died several years ago and have not cut them since.
I'm a Teen Wrestler—I Thought I Would Die, but My Two Friends Saved Me
In that split second, everything went black.
Vacation in Vietnam? Dad Is a War Veteran. It Felt Like an Oxymoron
When I told my dad we were heading to Vietnam, I was surprised by his reaction. I thought he'd say: What are you thinking?
I Admire Biden—It's Not His Fault He Fell Short in the Presidential Debate
He has earned the deep admiration of many people over 70.
My Unexpected Illness Was Like a Monster—My Little Brother Saved Me
This pint-sized warrior's determination to protect me has largely kept the monster at bay.
I Was a Roadie on Pretty Things' US Tour. It Was Their Last Shot
During this long overdue tour, the Pretties added to rock history, and I witnessed it all: The good, the bad, and the ugly.
I'm a Bartender. Customers' New Habits Are Ruining Bars
We, the service industry employees, are not an app, a button you press, and shazam, it's done. We're people, treat us as such.
I Taught Students With Unimaginable Upbringings. After Quitting, I'm Coming Back.
I moved past the armed policeman and through the metal detectors.
I Was a Three-Time Olympian. I Couldn't Let My Mystery Disease Defeat Me
While running, I experienced a glitch in my stride, which almost brought me down.
I Thought My Heavy Periods Were Normal—A Diagnosis Changed Everything
I should have been gentler to myself. Instead, I carried this burden into my career.
I'm a Highland Park Mom. The Fourth of July Will Never Be the Same
For us, Independence Day became forever intertwined with violence and tragedy.
I Thought My Parents Hated Their Marriage—A Picture Revealed the Truth
I never saw them kiss or hold hands.
I Was Hit by a Car and Couldn't Walk—I Ran 100k Marathon
During my first night in the hospital, the doctors told me I shouldn't have survived.
I Knew Ron Klain. How Could He Let Biden's Debate Calamity Happen?
I saw firsthand his impressive intellect. These days I often ask myself: What happened to the Ron Klain I once knew?
I Was Addicted to Dating Apps—Until I Uncovered the Real Problem
Within minutes, I was back tapping my way through Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge. What the hell was I doing?
Kids at School Threatened Me—I Masked Who I Was for 34 Years
It feels mind-blowing to know I spent years unaware.