Life stories

My Steubenville

It was a base for the teen evangelical movement, where I saw fundamentalist Christianity's power, and its danger

Molly McCluskey Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 73
Life Life stories, Steubenville

When workers die: “And nobody called 911″

A man is scalded by nearly boiling water and citric acid. His fate points to a dark reality for temp workers

Jim Morris and Chip Mitchell Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 31
Working Ahead Life stories, Chemicals

Losing my twin

As Cara fought drug addiction, I tried to help. But she slipped into darkness, and I was left without my other half

Christa Parravani Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 12:00 AM UTC
Life Life stories, Real Families

My inappropriate relationship

I was 12, and he was my 20-year-old camp counselor. For years, I thought I was asking for it -- but not anymore

Jillian Lauren Sunday, Mar 24, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 144
Life Love and Sex, Life stories

My bad sex wasn’t rape

The outcry over a recent "Girls" episode startled me. What happened to a woman's sexual agency?

Anna March Friday, Mar 22, 2013 11:00 PM UTC 406
Life Sex, Feminism, Rape, Girls

My friend the Iraqi

Our absurd humor brought us close, and 10 years after the U.S. invaded his homeland, I watched him become a citizen

Joseph Huff-Hannon Thursday, Mar 21, 2013 12:00 AM UTC
Life Iraq war, Iraq war anniversary

When the war came for me

Ten years ago, I was a soldier on my way to a Purple Heart for carpal tunnel syndrome. But my fate changed in a day

David Abrams Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 13
Life Iraq war, Military, Soldiers

I sold my soul to Ricki Lake

A provocative Salon essay landed me a spotlight on daytime TV. Then, I had to suffer in it

Nicholas Garnett Monday, Mar 18, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 25
Life Life stories, Love and Sex

My tantric “awakening” turned me off sex

It was like an orgasm times 100. I thought I might die. In years of kink writing, I'd never felt anything so scary

Janet Hardy Sunday, Mar 17, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 175
Life Sex, sadomasochism, Tantra

My brother’s life, unraveled

Anthony was a star. But he faced a threat that none of us could contain

Alex Halperin Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 64
Life Real Families, Life stories

My first taste of flesh

After a life of vegetarianism, I craved a more mindful way of eating. I started at the bottom of the food chain

Katharine Merow Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 21
Life Ethical eating, Vegetarianism

I was a comedy groupie

For three years, I exclusively dated (and slept with) professional funny men. It was hilarious -- and kinda tragic

Elianna Lev Monday, Mar 11, 2013 12:30 AM UTC 22
Life Life stories, Online culture

“Pause it when he gets shot”

Teaching in the murder capital of the USA, I see my students fascinated by the violence that tears their city apart

Kate Selker Wednesday, Mar 6, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 22
Life Guns, Violence, Sandy Hook

My fantasies of mass murder

I was a troubled kid steeped in video games and rage. I shudder to think of who I was, and what I could have become

Brian McGuigan Tuesday, Mar 5, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 32
Life Life stories, Real Families

My lady mustache

I have waxed and bleached and scorched myself with goo. If I can't get rid of my facial hair -- can I accept it?

Rachael Maddux Saturday, Mar 2, 2013 11:00 PM UTC 32
Life Body Wars, Body Issues

I’m not here to make friends

At my "Survivor" audition, alliances were formed. Hearts were broken. But would I make the cut?

Daniel D'Addario Saturday, Mar 2, 2013 12:30 AM UTC
Life Life stories, Survivor

My backup mom

A legendary film critic talks about the woman who helped shape him, and the mysteries of her life that still linger

Roger Ebert Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 11:30 PM UTC 11
Life Real Families, Life stories, Film

Tales of a 60-year-old hitchhiker

I thumbed 1,700 miles to discover the open road and myself. Is it time to reconsider a lost American tradition?

Bill McAuliffe Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 14
Life Life stories, Travel, Aging

Is motherhood causing my depression?

I swore I'd never be like my mom, but now I see how raising kids can change your mental health

Kim Brooks Monday, Feb 25, 2013 11:30 PM UTC 17
Life Real Families, Life stories

My best relationship is with my dog

Friends and therapists say I'm armoring myself with Tova to hide from true connection. I say she's the real deal

Laura Bogart Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 43
Life Noble Beasts, dogs, Life stories

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