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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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

Art work done by Everett Aldrich and shared by Sweet Lemon Pies with permission from the artist.  Visit Everett’s website Like his Facebook page for […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

Being a junior in highschool is beyond stressful and it doesn’t help that my summer was the opposite of relaxing. Over the summer, I had […]

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 […]