Author: Rodei My
The day Mark told me he was leaving felt like the ground vanished beneath my feet. He wasn’t just ending our marriage—he was leaving me to marry my younger sister, Emily. For eight years, we’d shared a home in Portland, Oregon, building what I thought was a quiet, stable life. Emily, five years my junior, was all light and laughter—the kind of woman who drew every eye in the room. I never imagined my husband would be one of them. The betrayal came in two strikes. It wasn’t just losing a husband—it was watching my own family fracture. My parents…
When the city of Monterrey fell asleep, a mother stayed awake—fighting quietly against exhaustion and fate. Thirty-four-year-old Clara Morales spent her nights mopping marble floors, carrying heavy buckets, and enduring the constant scoldings of supervisors at the Gran Plaza Mall. To the world, she was just a janitor. But to her baby daughter, Lucia, she was the whole universe. Clara’s co-workers often wondered why she never joined them for their midnight meal breaks. She never ate, never rested. Because every spare minute she had, Clara would slip down the narrow staircase to the basement storage room—a cold, dim place that…
A mother told her three grown kids they’d only get her inheritance if they followed three basic rules. Instead of stepping up, they laughed in her face. Now she’s questioning if cutting them off makes her selfish or finally free. Here’s her story: My 3 kids never had proper jobs. They rely on me, asking for money like I’m their personal bank. One day, I gathered them and said, “If you want an inheritance, follow my 3 rules.” After hearing them, they looked worried. Then they laughed at my face. My second child said, “So it means we won’t be…
Rice is a staple food for billions of people around the world. It’s comforting, versatile, and provides quick energy especially in Asian households where it’s often served with every meal. But while rice is a crucial part of many diets, doctors are war:ning that eating too much of it can actually harm your health over time. The Hidden Risks of Overeating Rice White rice, in particular, is made mostly of carbohydrates and has a high glycemic index (GI). This means it causes a rapid spike in blood sugar after eating. When eaten in excess, this can increase the risk of…
Sometimes there’s nothing better than cracking open a cold soda, especially on a hot day, but a study focusing on the impacts of individual health choices might make you think twice the next time you’re craving something fizzy. The study, conducted by researchers Katerina Stylianou and Olivier Jolliet, analyzed a variety of individual foods based on their composition to help calculate the net benefits or impacts that come with consuming it. Through their findings, the researchers developed a ‘Health Nutritional Index’, which breaks down exactly how many minutes of life might be lost or gained per serving of each food.…
Inheritance disputes can escalate in the blink of an eye. Following her father’s death, Bonnie inherited the family home and gave her stepmother a clear choice: begin paying rent or move out. When her stepmother opted not to comply, Bonnie took the step of evicting her. Yet, what seemed like a straightforward process quickly unraveled, revealing unexpected complications that left Bonnie feeling lost and seeking advice. This is Bonnie’s story: My dad passed away and left me his house. I asked his wife to either pay me rent with the $12k he left her or move in with her son.…
After 35 years of delivering mail through rain, snow, and blazing sun, it was finally Bob the mailman’s last day on the job. At his first stop, a family handed him a big gift basket and thanked him for his years of service. At the second, he got a box of fine chocolates. At the third, a man gave him a fishing rod with a note that said, “Now you’ll finally have time to use this!” At every house, Bob was showered with cards, hugs, and kind words. Finally, he reached the last house on his route—a cheerful young woman…
I’m 25 and work as a lawyer, but right now, I’m caught in a serious conflict with my family. My older sister (27) has never held a real job—she’s always been financially dependent on our parents. Now, they’ve decided to buy her a house to “secure her future” and asked me to co-sign her mortgage since I’m financially stable. I refused. My mom immediately lashed out, saying, “How selfish can you be? Do you want your own sister to be homeless?” She even threw in, “You owe us! You have a career because we paid for your education.” I was…
The day began like any other for Nathan Hale, a man whose name carried weight in every corner of the city. As the head of a booming real estate empire, Nathan was known for his sharp mind and relentless drive. But behind that success lay something colder — a home that hadn’t felt like one in years. Since his wife, Elena, passed away five years ago, Nathan had thrown himself into work, chasing deals and deadlines to avoid the silence that waited for him each night. His two children, Lucas and Maya, had grown up mostly under the care of…
Julia, a 55-year-old woman faced with an impossible choice: follow the dream she spent her life building, or stay behind for the little granddaughter who holds her heart. Caught between devotion, identity, and the quiet weight of expectation, Julia’s story speaks to a truth many women know but rarely say out loud. Here’s her story: I guess when you hit fifty-five, you start looking back more than you look ahead. That’s what I’ve been doing lately—just sitting here, my tea growing cold, staring out at the rain and thinking about who I used to be. The girl with big dreams.…