MY TURN
I'm a Doctor, but IVF Was a Rollercoaster—My Tips Can Help You
When I encountered infertility issues myself, I was overwhelmed. I felt like I wasn't in control of my own health.
I Worked With Muhammad Yunus. It Was a Truly Eye-Opening Experience
Yunus is undoubtedly a man of great virtue, endless energy and always ready with a levelheaded solution to any challenge.
I Discovered My Calling in a Cemetery. We Talk About Death but Aren't Prepared
Not everyone is lucky enough to know what they want to do with their life at nine years old
The Deadly Violence Hit My Village. I Never Thought I'd Have Hope Again
The killing of my uncle haunted me.
I'm a Childless Woman. But Don't Make Assumptions About Me
I had no idea not having kids would come with so much guff. Childless women and men are experts at silently practicing altruism.
I Came to the US With Two Suitcases. Now, I Advise CEOs Like Elon Musk
You never know how your life will unfold.
I Had Spare Embryos From IVF—Their Potential Recipients Revealed My Biases
My self-proclaimed progressivism came into question when I didn't jump for joy over who may get my embryos.
My Dad Had an Advance Directive. He Still Had to Fight to Die
As soon as he could speak again, dad said: "I need to die today."
I Became a Stepmom to 3 Kids at 26—People Love to Blame Us
The evil stepmom stereotype is still very prevalent in today's society.
My Diagnosis Was a Death Sentence. It Started With a Strange Symptom
I was in denial that it was anything serious, and yet I wasn't improving no matter how much personal training I did.
I Worked in Hollywood and Faced Shocking Behavior. But I'm Not Jaded
It was some sort of hazing, and I didn't know I was participating. The movie The Devil Wears Prada provides a frame of reference.
I Was The Daughter of a Rock Icon—Not all Cults are Bad
I willingly ate, slept, drank, and lived for our larger-than-life leader.
I Investigated UAPs at the Pentagon—Americans Can Handle the Truth
When there is a threat for which there is no solution, governments prefer not to discuss it publicly.
I Experienced a Culture Shock Coming to the US—But It Led to an Unexpected Calling
I was constantly reminded that I was different, that I was "other."
I Teach 5th Grade. Two Incidents Involving Two Wallets Shook Me
My heart twisted. The frozen tag game swirling around me was forgotten long ago.
I Weighed 366 lbs at 25. A Heart Attack Was My Wake-Up Call
I couldn't bear the thought of leaving them behind because I couldn't control my eating habits.
I Am a Belated Zionist—We Face an Existential Crisis
Israel has created unspeakable misery in Gaza, but Hamas, too, has much to answer for.
I Fled My Home in Georgia With Two Kids—And Faced America's Housing Crisis
Just as I was slipping into a panic, something dawned on me: there was a sticky note in my purse.
My Son Was Showing Us His Swimming Skills. Our Lives Changed Forever in an Instant
We never thought anything positive would come from that tragic day, until we decided to do something.
I Don't Want To Be a Consumer Mom—I Allow My Kids to Get Bored
As much as I enjoy spending time with my three-year-old, it is not my or anyone else's job to entertain her during every waking hour.
Americans Couldn't Pronounce My Hebrew Name—It Felt Like a Personal Attack
After years of contending with these "arrogant manglers" and "evaders", I began to unconsciously emotionally detach from my name.