Missy Gillenwater has always struggled with maintaining a healthy weight. The 50-year-old stay-at-home wife faced the same issue many people face when exercising and eating healthily: motivation. As a result, her weight fluctuated over the years, and she could not stay healthy for an extended period. But as her acid reflux symptoms got worse, she...

Society has long seen spa days and nail salons as places for females only to co-exist and gossip together, get a little pampering and enjoy some relaxation. However, many people are flipping their beliefs and cultivating an environment of open-mindedness and acceptance. In doing so, many men have found that they can get just as...

Pregnancy can be frightening for many. Preparing for an entirely new life is one of the most significant changes you will ever make. The fear of a tricky birth, complications, potential conditions, and congenital defects such as conjoined twins is an authentic experience for many moms. It’s not only the infants that are at risk....

Mark Bryan, an American robotics engineer living in Germany, describes himself on Instagram as a straight, married man who enjoys porches and beautiful women… and incorporating skirts and stilettos into his daily wardrobe. (1) That’s right: A dad of three, he’s just a straight father wearing a skirt, and challenging gendered clothing norms everywhere he goes. Straight...

Parker Grelecki was born with hydrocephalus, a condition that causes a buildup of fluids in the brain. He was only two days old when doctors placed a shunt in his brain, the first of many procedures to drain the excess fluid and reshape his skull. His parents had no idea how much the condition might...

For years, women have been given endless and conflicting messages regarding the standard of beauty. However, in recent years, women and society, as a whole, have shifted priorities, creating new standards. For example, a 26-year-old dental nurse recently won the first-ever makeup-free beauty pageant. Beauty pageants have been around for almost 100 years. They’re known...

This is the story of how life can be so unexpected and turbulent that it can be tragic. Yet, through that tragedy, there can be light. All you have to do is see the opportunity, seize it, and make the most of what you have to nurture it. A Happy Life With an Unexpected Twist...

Once, Emily and Daniel had been the quintessential couple, the envy of their friends, and the embodiment of a love story for the ages. Their marriage had been a fortress of affection, a bond unbreakable by the trials of life. But, like all good things, it eventually began to unravel. The couple had been drifting...

We’re fortunate to exist in an era where the internet grants us access to breathtaking images of virtually anything we desire. From charming puppies and exquisite gastronomic delights to secluded natural wonders and detailed shots of miniature insects, even humanity in its clearest moments. A world of visual beauty is just a click away. However,...

Losing a loved one is never easy. When Patrick Swayze died, his widow, Lisa, was left grief-stricken. He had only been diagnosed with cancer two years prior, and it was a fast-growing disease that took over his pancreas. After his passing, Lisa could still sense his spirit around her every day. She said she never...

After her husband passed away, an 82-year-old widow decided to clean out his workshop, thinking she’d just be organizing the remnants of his life. Instead, she found a hidden stash, revealing not just forgotten items but a shocking truth. As she uncovered each secret item, Marilyn’s world fell apart, showing a life filled with lies....

We all love rolling up to the McDonald’s drive-thru for our morning coffee when we’re still too groggy to drag ourselves out of the car. We love it when there’s bad weather and we don’t have to go outside in the rain or snow. Some of us also love it when our sober friend brings...