Naming a child involves careful consideration, yet sometimes, unintentional consequences arise. Samantha, a woman born in the 90s, recently went viral on TikTok for sharing the challenges her name poses in professional settings.1 Her last name, Hart, combined with the common email convention of first initial and last name, results in an email address that...
Feeling sad is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. It may be triggered by a specific event or situation and usually passes with time. On the other hand, depression is a serious mental health condition that can affect how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It is more...
We are all born inherently good, but somewhere along the line, our experiences warp that perspective of life. We grow defensive and protective of ourselves, which prevents us from engaging in certain interactions. Our story today is about a man who is notorious in his neighborhood for lending a helping hand at any moment, even...
Baby Owen Khoo faced numerous challenges in his short life. Born, prematurely, at just 29 weeks, he came out with a fighting spirit. Sadly, despite overcoming his first year, he was found unconscious in his crib, and later died due to complications from meningococcal disease. As a result, his two adoring dads have issued a...
Losing someone you dearly love is one thing. But for a parent to lose their child is on another level entirely. Especially if the child died at a young age, and barely had time to live their life. One grieving mother had lost her two-year-old daughter. She was approached by the cemetery workers where she...
Being married to a soldier is probably one of the most difficult positions to be in. During World War II, many women found themselves in these circumstances. Peggy Harris of Vernon, Texas was one of these women, married to her husband Billie, a first lieutenant fighter pilot for the United States army. In June of...
People often think that mistakes should be erased from their lives. Either that or they are the learning curb to know what not to do for the rest of your life. One woman made a simple mistake. She messaged the wrong number by accident, but this mistake led to one of the greatest things she’s...
Traveling is not always easier said than done. In fact, there is an array of things that can go wrong like language barriers or missing your train. Not only that, but often one gets slammed with unexpected costs. This can throw off your budget for the rest of the trip. One thing is for sure,...
“You’re having twins!” This statement is usually met with a mixture of shock, excitement, fear, and love all in one announcement. After the initial wave of emotions has subsided, parents expecting twins shift their interest. Are they going to be identical, or will they look completely different? One mother had the most surprising delivery when...
As every mother can attest, a solitary trip to Target is a precious experience. However, during her recent visit to the popular store, a California mother found herself in a startling sequence of events that culminated in a hospital visit. Lana Clay-Monaghan had gone to the store on to purchase summer clothing for her twin...
No matter where you’re from, women today are raised to be constantly vigilant of where they are. And of course what company they keep. Something simple as walking home can be scary. When venturing out at night we’ve all had a parent or a friend ask us to ‘text me when you get home.’ Let’s...
If you are living at a stranger’s place, you are expected to pay rent. In fact, that is a law. But when you are staying at your stepdad’s house, should you still pay rent? Or when does it become acceptable for a stepdad to ask for rent from their stepson? In a recent post made...
