In 2016, I made the decision to give up Diet Coke, an adjustment that was no small feat for me. Growing up in suburban Atlanta, where the Coca-Cola Company’s global headquarters is located, Diet Coke had always been a staple in my home. In high school, I would start my mornings with a can and …
A former high school in Burbank, Oklahoma, is up for sale for an incredible price of $60,000. Sitting on almost two acres of land, this historic school closed its doors in 1968 and has been left abandoned ever since. However, it still holds its charm and potential as it was converted into a single-family residence …
While enjoying my breakfast yesterday, I came across an intriguing article about physicists uncovering a sonic hum believed to be caused by massive objects like black holes intersecting and creating ripples in the fabric of space-time. As someone who is fascinated by space and time and how we navigate through them, this piqued my curiosity. …
Students at Jeremiah E. Burke High School in Boston were shocked to discover that their classmate, known as Daniella, had chosen the jersey number 32 to represent her age. Little did they know that Daniella was actually a former social worker named Shelby Hewitt, who had been posing as a student at three different …
In the spring of 2018, an unexpected Facebook-friend request landed in my notifications. It was from someone claiming to be my father, but there was something off about it. The profile featured my dad’s photos, but the name was misspelled. Not thinking much of it, I reported the account and moved on with my life. …
Dear Therapist, I have spent the last two decades trying to maintain a connection with two close friends from high school. Despite living in different places, I have consistently reached out to them whenever I returned to our hometown. I sent them Christmas cards, and our families are familiar with each other. I even made …
Kyrsten Sinema is well aware of the things people say about her, despite her claim that she doesn’t care. She knows the nicknames her colleagues use to describe her behind closed doors and the number of articles The New York Times has published about her fashion choices. Sinema feels misunderstood and wants to set the …
Yoslin Amaya, a hardworking mother of two, has faced numerous challenges while pursuing her education. Working a night shift as a janitor and living with her in-laws, she would come home exhausted to work on her assignments late into the night. Her dream was to make a difference in politics and be an advocate for …
During my freshman year at Alabama A&M University, I found myself overwhelmed with homework and in need of a change of scenery. Foster Hall was getting too monotonous, so I decided to explore the library at the University of Alabama at Huntsville, which offered longer hours of operation. Making my way across town, I was …
Last December, I found myself standing outside my car on a quiet street in West Baltimore, clutching a “Thinking of you” card. Alongside the elation and relief that typically accompanies the holiday season for teachers, I carried a heavy burden for one student. This student had been incredibly quiet during virtual classes, and when I …