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1 day ago

Just Watch

"Wanna watch the Mets play the Angels?" "What's gonna be in it?" "Mike Trout." "Didn't he used to be great?" "Slumps end, hint, hint, hint. Wanna watch?" "What else is gonna be in it?" "Pete Alonso." "The slugger who hasn't hit a home run in ages?" "Too late. You missed it because you asked too many questions." "What happened?" "Read between the lines." "What does that mean?" "Again, with the questions."
New York Mets
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Inside Our ADHD Minds review Chris Packham's revelatory show couldn't be more crucial

Inside Our ADHD Minds explores ADHD through personal stories and expert insights, focusing on the challenges and expressions of those living with the condition.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

He was experiencing psychosis. Then, his boss made a decision that saved his life

Mental health issues can significantly distort reality, leading individuals to experience psychotic episodes that may affect their personal and professional lives.
Video games
fromVG247
3 months ago

Warframe, relationship problems, and strong fingers: the candid story of how Digital Extremes saved one man's marriage

Warframe has positively impacted a player's life by improving his physical capabilities and healing his marriage.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mental health

15 Medical Conditions People Didn't Realize They Had Until Someone Pointed Out One Of Their Symptoms

fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Mental health

15 Shocking Interactions That Made Someone Think "Oh, This Person Is Really, Really Dangerous"

Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Inside Our ADHD Minds review Chris Packham's revelatory show couldn't be more crucial

Inside Our ADHD Minds explores ADHD through personal stories and expert insights, focusing on the challenges and expressions of those living with the condition.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

He was experiencing psychosis. Then, his boss made a decision that saved his life

Mental health issues can significantly distort reality, leading individuals to experience psychotic episodes that may affect their personal and professional lives.
Video games
fromVG247
3 months ago

Warframe, relationship problems, and strong fingers: the candid story of how Digital Extremes saved one man's marriage

Warframe has positively impacted a player's life by improving his physical capabilities and healing his marriage.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mental health

15 Medical Conditions People Didn't Realize They Had Until Someone Pointed Out One Of Their Symptoms

fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Mental health

15 Shocking Interactions That Made Someone Think "Oh, This Person Is Really, Really Dangerous"

#music
#family
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

People Are Sharing The Moment They Realized Their Mom Was "Just A Girl," And I'm Sitting In Tears

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
US news

Parents of murdered Israeli hostage Omer Neutra speak in Manhattan about ordeal to bring his remains home | amNewYork

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

People Are Sharing The Moment They Realized Their Mom Was "Just A Girl," And I'm Sitting In Tears

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
US news

Parents of murdered Israeli hostage Omer Neutra speak in Manhattan about ordeal to bring his remains home | amNewYork

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 days ago

How Has Weed Positively Impacted Your Life? We Want to Hear from You | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Cannabis isn't just about getting high. For many, it's about calming anxiety, managing chronic pain, finding joy again, or replacing prescription pills with something natural.
Cannabis
#transgender-rights
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
LGBT

Transgender woman who escaped Alabama for her safety beaten & left for dead near National Mall in D.C.

fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
LGBT

Transgender woman who escaped Alabama for her safety beaten & left for dead near National Mall in D.C.

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Call me Chickenella!' How Guardian readers got their nicknames and what they feel about them

The name Weeb made me feel loved. My foster father gave me the nickname Weeb around 1995 because I have very thick, dark hair and I was in my gawky teens.
Relationships
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Andy Samberg's Mom Has an Insane Adoption Story

They both, unbeknownst to each other, went looking through her biological parents' stuff they still had, and they both found the same photograph of the two of them together.
San Francisco
fromApartment Therapy
2 weeks ago

This 1942 Texas Home Is Called the "Mullet House" ("Party in the Front, Peace in the Back")

Lizzy Bentley describes the moment she entered the house saying, 'The second we walked in the door, I told her to put in an offer. It's like the house was made for me!'
Real estate
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
3 weeks ago

Diogo Jota thanked for supportive message to son of Liverpool fan

Diogo Jota was killed in a car crash in Spain along with his brother Andre, just days after his marriage to Rute Cardoso. UEFA announced that a minute's silence will be held at Euro 2025 matches to honor the two men.
Soccer (FIFA)
#community
fromKqed
2 months ago
Relationships

What Happens When You Love Someone Who Votes for Everything You're Against? | KQED

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
LGBT

19 People Who Formerly Attended "Mega-Churches" Are Revealing The Last Straw That Made Them Leave

fromKqed
2 months ago
Relationships

What Happens When You Love Someone Who Votes for Everything You're Against? | KQED

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
LGBT

19 People Who Formerly Attended "Mega-Churches" Are Revealing The Last Straw That Made Them Leave

#immigration
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video: U.S. Permanent Resident Recounts Dehumanizing' Immigration Detention

Immigration detention can be dehumanizing, even for permanent residents with old convictions.
Retirement
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

More immigrants opt to self-deport rather than risk being marched out like criminals

Celeste's American dream is shattered by new deportation policies, prompting her difficult decision to return to Peru after living in the U.S. for decades.
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video: U.S. Permanent Resident Recounts Dehumanizing' Immigration Detention

Immigration detention can be dehumanizing, even for permanent residents with old convictions.
Retirement
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

More immigrants opt to self-deport rather than risk being marched out like criminals

Celeste's American dream is shattered by new deportation policies, prompting her difficult decision to return to Peru after living in the U.S. for decades.
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

Mariska Hargitay's Stepmom Recalls What Jayne Mansfield Once Told Her in a Dream After Accident

When God took Jayne from us, I had a dream about her; I was so glad that you're taking care of the children. You're doing a great job.
Film
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

35 Kids Who Learned The Painful Truth That Their Family Was "Off"

"As an adult, my ex was having some problems, and I had to check him into a psych ward. That night, I went to a party... I realized that I had turned into my mother, and it hit me that family trauma isn't funny."
Parenting
#womens-health
Women
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Women Are Sharing The "Weird" Things Their Body Did That They Later Found Out Were 100% Normal

Many women experience bodily functions they consider weird, highlighting the need for better sex education in the U.S.
Women
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Women Are Sharing The "Weird" Things Their Body Did That They Later Found Out Were 100% Normal

Many women experience bodily functions they consider weird, highlighting the need for better sex education in the U.S.
#podcast
fromConsequence
2 months ago
Podcast

Bruce Gray and Nicky Paris on Funeral Comedy, Haunting Disneyland, and Weird Celeb Encounters: Podcast

fromConsequence
3 months ago
Podcast

Eleanor Kerrigan and Max Meisel on Freaky Magicians, Stand-Up Bombs, and Female Quarterbacks: Podcast

fromConsequence
2 months ago
Podcast

Bruce Gray and Nicky Paris on Funeral Comedy, Haunting Disneyland, and Weird Celeb Encounters: Podcast

fromConsequence
3 months ago
Podcast

Eleanor Kerrigan and Max Meisel on Freaky Magicians, Stand-Up Bombs, and Female Quarterbacks: Podcast

fromMedium
3 years ago

Stories Worth Bragging About

The poorest in society aren't worth saving; that was the article which broke me into Medium.
Writing
#nostalgia
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

If You Were A Rebellious Teenager, Tell Me What You Were Like And Where You Are Now

Teenage rebellion often shapes future career paths and personal identities.
Reflecting on past rebellion can evoke mixed feelings, from nostalgia to regret.
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

If You Were A Rebellious Teenager, Tell Me What You Were Like And Where You Are Now

Teenage rebellion often shapes future career paths and personal identities.
Reflecting on past rebellion can evoke mixed feelings, from nostalgia to regret.
#family-relationships
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Parenting

Father's Day as an estranged daughter: 'He walked out when I was five to start a new life with another family'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Parenting

Father's Day as an estranged daughter: 'He walked out when I was five to start a new life with another family'

fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Talk to us: How has marriage equality impacted your life?

The Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality marks a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ rights, affecting countless lives and relationships across the U.S.
#social-media
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Los Angeles

London woman named L.A. claims people think it's a 'fake name' - and she's struggling to get a copy of her birth certificate

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

I live in the desert on the edge of Las Vegas - here's what life in the Mojave is really like

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Los Angeles

London woman named L.A. claims people think it's a 'fake name' - and she's struggling to get a copy of her birth certificate

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

I live in the desert on the edge of Las Vegas - here's what life in the Mojave is really like

Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

An OpenAI exec says she was diagnosed with breast cancer and that ChatGPT has helped her navigate it

Kate Rouch's cancer diagnosis underscores the importance of health, support, and the role of technology in personal recovery.
#relationships
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Women Are Sharing The Exact Moment They Realized Their Partners Were Complete Strangers

Relationships can reveal profound and painful truths about partners, leading to moments of disillusionment and heartbreak.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Relationships

People Who Caught Their Spouses Cheating Shared The Stories Of How They Found Out, And Holy Crap

fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Relationships

Women Are Revealing Why They Canceled Their Weddings And Decided Not To Get Married

fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Relationships

People Are Sharing Why They Rejected Marriage Proposals, And These Stories Have Me Gagged

Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Women Are Sharing The Exact Moment They Realized Their Partners Were Complete Strangers

Relationships can reveal profound and painful truths about partners, leading to moments of disillusionment and heartbreak.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Relationships

People Who Caught Their Spouses Cheating Shared The Stories Of How They Found Out, And Holy Crap

fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Relationships

Women Are Revealing Why They Canceled Their Weddings And Decided Not To Get Married

fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Relationships

People Are Sharing Why They Rejected Marriage Proposals, And These Stories Have Me Gagged

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Alive by a Split Second: Story of a Crash in the Oakland Hills - Streetsblog San Francisco

"The pursuit of Vision Zero often focuses on the statistics of death and serious injury, but we must remember the personal stories behind those numbers."
Bicycling
#documentary
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

30 Years Later, a New Look at the Oklahoma City Bombing

The docuseries focuses on personal narratives from the Oklahoma City bombing, emphasizing the human toll over historical events.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Independent films

'Pee-wee Herman' actor Paul Reubens hid shocking secret from documentary director until his death

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

30 Years Later, a New Look at the Oklahoma City Bombing

The docuseries focuses on personal narratives from the Oklahoma City bombing, emphasizing the human toll over historical events.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Independent films

'Pee-wee Herman' actor Paul Reubens hid shocking secret from documentary director until his death

#resilience
LA Clippers
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

'Unbelievable': How Luka Doncic drew inspiration from Tim Marovt's harrowing story

Tim Marovt's inspiring journey from aspiring skier to overcoming paralysis showcases resilience and determination in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A family in Indian-administered Kashmir fears being split apart after militant attack

Zahida says, 'I'm not worried about my disease. The thought of going back to Pakistan is killing me,' reflecting the deep anxiety faced by Pakistani nationals in India.
US news
fromThe Nation
2 months ago
Poker

Welcome to Casino Capitalism 2.0

Gambling can lead to a cycle of addiction, financial problems, and reliance on family support.
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bono: Stories of Surrender review megastar tries out humility

Bono performs a solo show filled with personal anecdotes, reflecting on family relationships and his journey from rock stardom to humility.
SF food
fromVulture
2 months ago

Top Chef Recap: Les Quatre Saisons

Food narratives have become an important part of the culinary experience in contemporary fine dining.
Competitors bring personal histories to their dishes, which influences their culinary choices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The disaster preppers who were proven right: We lived in the car for five days'

I learned early on that living off-grid meant planning ahead; it set the groundwork for the winter of 2009 when we faced an ice storm.
Everyday cooking
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

I'm a London chimney sweep - here's everything I've found: "from a WW2 revolver to lost love letters"

Some items are from decades ago, such as a collection of lost love letters, but some have been found right at the right moment, such as a badly-placed gas pipe which could have caused an explosion.
London politics
Artificial intelligence
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Woman married to an AI robot claims she's in love and the sex is great: 'With one click, I was a wife again'

Alaina Winters finds fulfillment and happiness in her AI marriage, showcasing a new form of digital companionship.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Emma Jane Unsworth: I blush when I think of Miranda July's All Fours. I became a changed woman'

Reading has been a lifelong exploration of humor, identity, relationships, and writing, starting from childhood and evolving through various influential authors.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Asked Male Gynecologists To Honestly Answer Questions About Their Job

"Male OB/GYN in my 30s from Europe here. Several reasons, but maybe the most important and formative experience for me was when, after med school, I was living in the Horn of Africa for a couple of years."
Women
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

15 Former "Side Pieces" Confessed Why They Had Affairs With Married People, And Oh My God

After finally realizing the toxicity of the relationship, I still allowed myself to be drawn back in by his manipulative words. It was a cycle I couldn't escape.
Relationships
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I know I might not come back': the young Ukrainians enlisting early to fight Russia

Ukrainian recruits like Luntik are motivated by personal loss, desire to liberate their homeland, and financial incentives amid ongoing conflict.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Bake Off star Paul Hollywood comes to the rescue of pilot who crashed in Kent

Stingmore was surprised to learn his rescuer was Paul Hollywood, who ensured he was okay and even joked about the incident.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Share your stories and pictures of kitchen heirlooms

As Bee Wilson writes in her Guardian long read, people can invest objects in their kitchens with strong meanings or emotions: Many people told me that they could still feel the presence of a lost parent or partner in their china cupboard.
Everyday cooking
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Runners capture marathon moments on disposable cameras

It was actually quite emotional. The whole 26 miles, you've got people two or three deep on each side of the road, cheering people on.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dining across the divide: I felt awkward ordering a pork chop after she'd spoken about animal rights'

Ella expressed guilt about her meal choices during their dinner, reflecting her awareness of Rosie's commitment to animal rights and her desire not to offend.
London politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

They Walked 50 Blocks on Their First Date

Over oysters, they exchanged stories about their upbringings and their shared Korean heritage. Dr. Yoon's parents immigrated to the United States before he was born.
NYC startup
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

33 Deep, Dark Family Secrets People Didn't Learn Until They Were Adults

"My grandmother recently died. She was famous in our town for her amazing cooking/catering - in particular, her turkey dinners. Notably, her gravy was absolutely amazing..."
Everyday cooking
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I tried - and failed - to lose weight many times. My wife suggested that we do a couples challenge and we put $5,000 on the line for the winner.

My wife and I have both struggled with weight loss over the years. We decided to put $5,000 on the line. The money going to the person who lost the most in 3 months.
Exercise
Renovation
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Operation renovation: 'We poured our life savings into the build. At one point, we had no idea if we'd ever have a home'

A family's creativity transformed a derelict 200-year-old mill in Co Louth into a modern home, showcasing the power of imagination in restoration.
fromHackernoon
11 months ago

This CFO Wrecked His Mercedes Trying to Kill the CEO & 3 Other Entrepreneurial War Stories | HackerNoon

They become akin to a chameleon, expertly modifying their behaviors to blend in, making it tough to spot their underlying instability at first.
Startup companies
Washington Capitals
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Meet Alex Ovechkin's wife, Anastasia Shubskaya, who watched Capitals star break Wayne Gretzky's goal record

Alex Ovechkin became the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer with 865 goals, surpassing Wayne Gretzky on April 6, 2025.
SF parents
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

19 Juicy, Hilarious, And Devastating Secrets That People Only Revealed Under The Condition Of Anonymity

Divorce can deeply affect family dynamics, resulting in emotional distance and struggles to feel loved.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Long Island widower mistakenly declared dead - again - after attempting to file taxes: report

"I actually had to get off the road and stop. I was so upset."
Retirement
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