Andrew Jernigan, 51, has moved with his family between the US and Brazil multiple times. The last time he lived in Brazil, his children were teenagers and found the move difficult. He says that when moving with kids older than […]
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Katharine Horgan is a 30-year-old who recently lost her mother’s locket on her way to work. The locket had been given to her by her mom, who died when Katharine was 7. After retracing her steps in London, Katharine found
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Zachary Gerth is a 37-year-old American who moved to Costa Rica in February 2022 with his partner. He wanted to buy a house, afford childcare, and have a more laid-back lifestyle. He is now raising his daughter in Costa Rica
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Ese Milan is a 25-year-old in Las Vegas who grew up unconcerned about her weight. When she was 22, she was told she had a handful of health issues as a result of her weight. She started going to the
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Melissa Eppard is a 46-year-old who was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer when she was 36. The diagnosis, double mastectomy, chemo, and loss of confidence negatively impacted her sex life. Ten years later, she has slowly learned ways to feel
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Dixie La Pierre is a 55-year-old who remembers what it was like to grow up poor in New Orleans. When she was 10, her class was having a McDonald’s that she knew her mother couldn’t afford. Her teacher randomly selected
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John Hardin is a 59-year-old living in Florida who started playing drums when he was 14. His mother didn’t mind because drumming kept John out of trouble through high school. He is pleased his sons have also pursued their passions
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This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Elif Köse, a 40-year-old confidence coach based in Brighton, England, about her decision to have a nose job to boost her confidence. The following has been edited for length and
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