Meet Myrtle, a woman who was born with four legs and eventually became a mother.
Josephine Myrtle Corbin was born with polymelia, an uncommon birth abnormality characterized by the presence of extra limbs. In her case, she had four legs, two normal…
MY DAUGHTER HAD HER FIRST CHILD—AND TOLD THE NURSES NOT TO LET ME IN
I was halfway through knitting a tiny yellow hat when my phone buzzed: “She’s in labor.” No name, no punctuation. Just that. From her fiancé, Raul. I…
Top 15 Foods to Prevent Brain Clots & Boost Mental Health
To prevent brain clots (cerebral blood clots) and boost mental health , it’s essential to focus on foods that support cardiovascular health, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and enhance mood and cognitive…
How To Get Rid of Phlegm And Mucus In The Chest And Throat
Excess phlegm and mucus in the chest and throat can be uncomfortable, making it difficult to breathe, speak, or sleep. This buildup often occurs due to respiratory…
HE SAID HE FOUND HER IN A DITCH—BUT THE COLLAR HIDDEN IN HIS POCKET TOLD A DIFFERENT STORY
He came into the shop every Thursday morning, always with a smile and the faint scent of sawdust and motor oil. But today was different. His jacket…
MY AUTISTIC BROTHER NEVER SPOKE, BUT THEN HE DID SOMETHING THAT LEFT ME IN TEARS
I thought I understood silence—what it meant, how it felt, how to live with it. Growing up with my brother Keane taught me that. He never spoke,…
MY TODDLER FOUND A KITTEN ON THE FARM—AND WHAT WAS TIED AROUND ITS NECK CHANGED EVERYTHING
We only planned to visit my aunt’s farm for the weekend. It was the kind of place where time slowed down—wide open skies, a quiet rhythm, and…
MY K9 PARTNER SAVED MY LIFE LAST YEAR, BUT THIS MORNING HE REFUSED TO GET IN THE CAR
Most mornings, my K9 partner Bravo is already in the cruiser before I even open the second door. He’s a creature of habit—vest on, check. Harness clipped,…
At 80, I Found Love Again – Then My Granddaughter Kicked Me Out and Learned a Hard Lesson.
I was married at eighty and was thrown out by my granddaughter, so I decided I could no longer put up with the disrespect. Together with my…
When I Told My Husband I Was Sick and Might Lose My Ability to Walk, He Left Me Right Away — Little Did He Know How Much He’d Regret It Later
Emily receives awful health news from her doctor. Emily must tell Tyler, her spouse, about her life shift. But his reaction is inappropriate. First, I heard the…