Author: Emily Nguyen Le
When my husband petitioned me to act out a $15K loan for his mother, he insisted she’d recompense in a month. But weeks later, my MIL rejected ever borrowing a dime. Now the debt is mine, and the lies are only just beginning to untangle. From the outside, my marriage to Daniel looked perfect. We had been together for 16 years. We owned a comfortable home in a quiet, leafy suburb. Our daughter, Emily, was a bright 14-year-old who did well in school, played volleyball, and loved painting. We went to church on Sundays, hosted neighborhood barbecues in the summer,…
Sleep is essential for our physical and mental health. It gives our bodies a chance to recover and helps us reset for the next day. But did you know that the position you sleep in can reveal clues about your personality and emotional state? One intriguing sleep posture is sleeping with your arms crossed—a position that may seem relaxed at first glance, but can suggest deeper psychological meanings. For illustrative purposes only What Does It Mean to Sleep with Your Arms Crossed? Sleeping with your arms crossed, especially across your chest or torso, is often associated with a desire for protection and…
As floods swept across Texas, a longtime camp leader made a life-defining decision — one that cost him his life and earned the lasting respect of his community. Richard “Dick” Eastland, co-owner and director of Camp Mystic in Kerr County, was swept away by floodwaters on Friday, July 4, 2025, as he attempted to rescue children trapped by rising waters. He lost his life during the Central Texas floods that have claimed several others. Source: Facebook/kaitlynrossjournalist Eastland, 74, had led Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, for over fifty years. His nephew shared the news of his passing in a Facebook…
It’s that time of year when mosquitoes are rife, and many of us also spend more time in the sun, so one mom is trying to raise awareness One mom on TikTok is urging people to be careful with their skin, and to double check an unusual marks or moles. The 33-year-old single mom has been documenting her journey with skin cancer on TikTok, and is trying to raise awareness about the condition. Rachel shared a PSA video on the social media platform, about how what seemed like a tiny mosquito bite turned out to be much worse. For illustrative…
A side-by-side comparison of the area the flooding in Texas has swept across shows the devastation that has been caused, as the official d.eath toll rises to 59. It was during the early hours on July 4, a day where America was hosting nationwide celebrations, that Kerrville and surrounding areas was hit by a deadly flood caused by an unprecedented increase in rising water levels in the Guadalupe River. The flash flood disseminated everything in its path as it swept through Kerr County in Texas, where at least 59 people – including 15 children – have been confirmed to have…
The day Eleanor Monroe stepped into the Monroe & Sons Law Office was the coldest in years. But no winter wind could match the chill that had wrapped around her heart ever since the moment she overheard the laughter of her husband and her best friend. She still remembered how it echoed down the hallway. A soft, mocking laugh. Claire’s. Then Daniel’s voice, so casual, so smug. “She has no idea. The old man croaks, and the moment that will’s read, we’re free. House, shares, money—ours.” Eleanor had stood outside the study door, frozen. Claire had murmured something back, then…
Video footage shows exactly how long it took for the Texas flash flood to overwhelm a family celebrating July 4, after it was confirmed to have resulted in at least 51 d.eaths and an ongoing search for missing girls. On a day where Americans celebrate their independence, little did those in and around central Texas know what was about to happen. A giant flash flood sparked terror as it swept through Kerr County after the Guadalupe River spilled over into neighboring paths. It has been confirmed that the flood, which took around 45 minutes to become a devastating disaster, has…
Shania Twain’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, marked by hardship, trauma, and ultimately, extraordinary triumph. From her humble beginnings in Timmins, Ontario, to becoming a global music icon, Shania’s life has been anything but easy—but through it all, she found strength in her voice and purpose in her pain. Photo of the young girl, dated September 26, 2019 | | Source: Instagram.com/shaniatwain A Childhood in Poverty and Strife Born into poverty, Shania Twain grew up in a home often lacking basic necessities. Her stepfather’s low-wage reforestation job and her mother’s ongoing battle with depression left the family constantly…
When my perfect sister took my husband while I was pregnant, I was crushed. She always thought she was better than me, and she finally got what she wanted. However, life has a way of turning things around. When everything came apart for her, she appeared at my door, pleading for assistance. My entire life had been in second place. No matter how hard I tried, it wasn’t enough for my parents. I took home highlights, kept my room clean, and did everything I could to make them proud. But none of this mattered. Stacy, my younger sister, was their…
Here’s everything we know about the flash floods that have hit Texas, after authorities confirmed 24 people have died and more than 20 children are missing. As America enjoyed the July 4 celebrations on Friday, hundreds just outside the Texan town of Kerrville were hit by deadly floods. The flash flooding has swept through Kerr County in Texas, as rescue teams continue to look for survivors. At around 7.40pm local time today (July 5), the Kerrvile Police Department said in an update that rescue teams will ‘continue until we find all our citizens’. “Hundreds of first responders are here with…