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I Work At ‘Dateline.’ Here's The 1 Question I Get Asked The Most — And My Answer Might Surprise You.

"Sometimes I detect a look of mild horror, the kind I imagine trauma surgeons and cops get."
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I Had An Abortion While Working A Full Day. My Co-Worker's 'Feedback' Nearly Made Me Unravel.

"I didn’t have the luxury of taking a day off; I barely had the luxury of a decision."
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I Got Cancer Just As COVID Hit. It's Shocking How People Reacted In The Years That Followed.

“I am not the same person I was before March of 2020.”
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I Grew Up Surrounded By Child Brides. Here’s What I Found So Haunting.

"In high school, I watched as, one by one, my classmates started to share their wedding invitations."
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I Chose My Dog Over My Boyfriend And Never Looked Back

"We attempted to carry on, but our experience with Zoe seemed to shed light on our differences that now felt like incompatibilities."
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Sexual Assault Is A Huge Problem On College Campuses. Here's How Parents Can Protect Their Kids.

According to the Department of Justice, reports of sexual assault on college campuses are rising.
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‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’ Is A Fantastic Family Drama

André Holland, Andra Day and John Earl Jelks talk about spirituality in storytelling, taking on challenging roles and the wounds they healed while filming this powerful movie.
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Yes, It's Possible To Trade 1 Addiction For Another. Here's What To Know About Transference.

Kicking one habit doesn't necessarily mean that addiction is done with you.
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Making Even The Smallest Mistake Filled Me With Terror. Then 2 Little Words Changed My Life.

"Part of me knows this is an overreaction... but to my jacked-up nervous system, these events are death-penalty-level infractions."
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I Was Playing With A Massive Indie Band When I Collapsed Mid-Show. I Couldn't Believe The Cause.

"The world was fading and I realized I had to get offstage before I passed out. I had no choice but to leave."
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