Australian Turia Pitt, 24, had it all: a successful career, a partner, and beauty. The girl’s life significantly turned on September 2, 2011, when she almost perished in a fire. Nevertheless, Turia could not only survive the disaster but also improve her quality of life. Forty participants began the 100-kilometer event that RacingThePlanet was holding […]
Our family flew with connecting flights. My little brother, who wasn’t even a year old, was sleeping peacefully in the cradle given by a flight attendant. At some point, my mom looked into the cradle and the baby was not there! Everyone’s in a panic, the entire plane is looking for a 9-month-old baby. And […]
When I was 10, my mom started locking my door at night. I’d wake up to her whispering, “Stay in bed, no matter what.” One night, I heard footsteps outside and the sound of scratching at my door. Terrified, I stayed still, listening to heavy breathing just inches away. In the morning, I asked her […]
Every family has its secrets, but some are more surprising than others. Today, we’re sharing true stories from people who bravely revealed shocking truths about their families. While many of these stories are heartbreaking, those who shared them have found strength and clarity through these experiences. The Story: My dad used to drive me to […]
My husband and I took our young daughters to Disney, while my 15-year-old stepdaughter stayed home, having already gone on a ski trip. She later accused us of not caring about her and leaving her out. I didn’t understand until I overheard her mom telling her that her father had “replaced” her with a new […]
I have a long-time friend whose mom and daughter shared the same name. In her thirties, she had a baby girl named after herself, but the baby’s father was married. After her mom passed away, my friend found letters from her father, who had been sending money and updates for years. The letters included an […]