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It was a sunny day and the Boston common buzzed with the noise of children laughing, screaming and playing; everywhere you looked you could see […]
It was a sunny day and the Boston common buzzed with the noise of children laughing, screaming and playing; everywhere you looked you could see […]
The water was transparent and she could see the “predator” swimming towards her, but instead of attacking or becoming violent, it elegantly swam on. It’s […]
Em and Kate are two sisters suffering from similar health conditions. Together, they have learned to overcome their illnesses and inspire others. This was not […]
Josh fell in love with photography at a young age. Now he is using his talent to inspire others!
The vibrant colors dance together like two Latin lovers. The colors crash against each other, yet they move so elegantly. They come together like the […]
Her small toes kissed the white, hot, soft sand and her small eyes glistened reflecting the ocean’s waves. At eight years old, this was Hannah’s […]
The frigid air gnawed through my skin like a parana’s sharp little teeth. I watched the other kids playing on the playground and I hated them. […]
I am “just” a mom . . . This week I was able to coordinate the placement of a port for my 22 year old. […]
Bren was merely nine when he discovered the love of his life. His parents were hosting another party and he had known there was a […]
If tomorrow I were to say “it is raining gumdrops”, would you believe my lie? What if you hadn’t seen the sky in your entire […]
Although recovering from pneumonia, Shira stood stronger than ever. As the sun shined brightly over hundreds of people, she was ready to make her voice […]
Today the US Senate voted to confirm Betsy Devos as the US Secretary of Education – a very wealthy person who has dedicated her time, […]
For much of my childhood my Mom was involved in smuggling illegal aliens across the state. One of my earliest memories is driving all night […]
I’ve been hesitant in posting political things in fear of backlash from friends and family- but I can’t just watch on and stay silent anymore. […]
Urged by others within the D/deaf and hard of hearing community to submit this, and I can certainly see why… I admire and respect Saturday’s […]
I have lived in Springfield, Missouri for almost four years now. I moved here for school and I graduated last spring. To say that Springfield […]
The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has several flaws to it. However, flawed coverage is much better than no coverage, especially when it […]
I’m here at the Massachusetts state house with over 500+ MA residents to lobby for… Contraception access. Comprehensive sex ed in our schools. Health care […]
The question is, why do you get out of bed in the morning? As you think about what your answer may be, I would like […]
In light of what has been happening this week (and one could argue for hundreds of years), I am sharing this message with you all: […]
In September of 2000, I was working as a bartender in Orlando. That’s how I met Neil. He was on holiday, and he stayed in […]
Today was the first day that I have been openly discriminated against for my background. I am an Iraqi-American with a Muslim father and a […]
It has been 1 year, 9 months, 5 days since I’ve seen my husband. It’s been 1 year, 7 months, 23 days, that we have […]
So, what does a 52 year old mother of two who has been practicing insurance defense litigation for the past 23 years for the same […]
To idealize a superhero is exciting. Someone who will show up and save the day when things go badly. My favorite superhero is The Flash. […]
Deep breath in, deep breath out. As the sweat drips down her face, her mind locks into concentration. She has forgotten about the camera in […]
“When people walk away from you, let them go. Your destiny is never tied to anyone who leaves you, and it doesn’t mean they are […]
My name is Roy George and I’ve had SBS (Short Bowel Syndrome) since birth. I’ve spent my fare share in the hospital because of Sepsis […]
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Blue terrarium “This piece is part of my personal project – which is to draw 100 kinds of terrariums. To me, terrariums are more than […]
Maura‘s journey started at the innocent age of six when she was diagnosed with a Chiari Malformation. This was a devastating blow which seemed to […]
Hello all, This morning I woke up with a migraine. I was unable to get out of bed and I slept until 3:00 in the […]
Noa Milan entered the musical world with a crash, boom, bang. An ordinary girl from South Africa, with extraordinary talent and the will to unlock […]
Sometimes I cry myself to sleep. I cry when I’m too tired to deal with the pain, or maybe I feel suffocated by things; I […]
The Universe is the only thing that surrounds her now; as she disappears into a separate part of her mind. A sort of trance […]
As I sit at the computer typing this with one hand, I realize that even some medical professionals don’t understand EDS. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a connective […]
If I had to describe my depression, I would describe it as an empty feeling that nothing in this life matters. I have had […]
When you’re overwhelmed in life don’t runaway to ovoid the problem. Runaway to allow yourself time to think of a solution. I drew this when […]
The day was grim, but the atmosphere was charged. As he and his family drove to the airport, in their 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, Brenden was […]
“We conceal our individuality to shape to society’s definition of beauty…” ~Laura Pettine November, 8th, 2016
Why would anybody be thankful if they had to deal with Bipolar Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder? Well, I can tell you why I’m thankful […]
Hey guys, I’m new to this, but I thought I’d first share why I find it so important to join something like Sweet Lemon […]
Kelsey had a healthy childhood and was never sick. Twenty-two, in nursing school and planning a wedding, she was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Receiving […]
Victoria Graham has been living with invisible illness since she was eleven years old. Diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, Chiari Malformation, Mast […]
What does it mean to go on a journey back to health? What does it mean to conquer life one minute at a time, one […]
No matter how thoroughly you searched, you could not find someone with as great of a knowledge in the meanings of pop songs as Clifford […]
For those of you that don’t know me, I am Shannon’s “other half,” or I was until today. You see Shannon is my twin. Today […]
In a perfect world everyone would just accept and understand others for who they truly are, right? Well guess what? We don’t live in a […]
My dream growing up was always to have three or even four children. I have always loved children. I started babysitting when I was twelve […]
Dear Mom, Words cannot say how much you mean to me. There is no one in this world who I admire, love and […]
You would never know it by just looking at me, but I have an “invisible” illness. When I was ten years old, I was diagnosed […]
God does not give burdens to those who cannot bare them. Erin is a middle schooler with more burdens than any teenager should ever have […]
What does it mean to believe in magic? Everyone desires magic, yet we live in a world where nobody believes in magic. What if we […]
Dear Sir Paul, It was wonderful to meet you tonight. It was wonderful to see my idol standing right in front of me across the […]
Hi everyone! This morning I have something for you to think about and ask yourself. Have you ever just stopped and looked around? Have you […]
Lauren Stiles thought she was going to be an environmental lawyer, become a partner at the firm by the age of 35, have a […]
Sorry I haven’t posted in FOREVER, but I hope this poem can help me make it up to you. It’s about when I first started […]
Go ahead; walk on, Walk on by with your head held high. Go ahead; whistle your tune, Your tune, for it shall distract you. Go […]
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