As anyone who has ever required spectacles will know intimately, having poor eyesight is a hassle. The worse your eyesight is, the more unavoidable needing a pair of spectacles to see the world around you is! They can be annoying as well, since they will easily slide down your nose (especially when performing physical activities) …
Many doctors chalk up a variety of symptoms as stress or anxiety, especially at first glance. Dissatisfied patients are referred to specialists, but for the most part, doctors stick to common diagnoses as opposed to uncommon ones. Unfortunately, in some cases, this can take lives. Simon Willians, 42, went to a doctor and complained of …
A mother of two boys, it is not immediately evident that Lisa Smith was once a mother of a baby girl. At the age of 17 months, Amelia, affectionately known as Mia, passed away in 2015. Despite the time that has passed since her daughter’s death, Lisa is opting to share her story so that …
Individuals with autism face a lot of difficulties in everyday life. They may have difficulty in social interactions, leading to communication troubles that can cause awkwardness and anxiety. This is exactly why Pat Long worked very hard to ready his son, Owen, who is on the autism spectrum so that the teenager could ask for …
Halloween is supposed to be a time for fun. Kids go out in cool costumes and fill their buckets with candy. Then, they – and their parents sneaking in a bite now and then – enjoy the yummy sweets and snacks from their hauls! Unfortunately, some people can be extremely cruel and mean to children. …
Hardly anyone spares a thought for their local public transport driver. At most, you’ll give them a nod and a hello as a regular passenger, and exchange some pleasant civilities. After all, in the business of our modern everyday lives, we just simply do not have the energy or strength to spare on people and …
Irina Cretu, an expecting mother from London, was extremely excited when she found out she was pregnant. She desperately longed to have a child of her own. Her world was shaken when she went to see her doctors and they informed her that there was a very high likelihood that her baby, if born, would …
Ultimately, everyone ends up with the same fate as nobody can escape death. Perhaps the only thing different when you die is the choice of what to do with your lifeless body. Would you like to be buried or cremated? Have you talked about this decision with your loved ones? In the future, however, there …
We all would like to think of ourselves as enlightened, civilized folks in this day and age – especially after the whole thing with the Industrial Revolution and now the internet. With just how easy it is to obtain information, and how much emphasis there is these days on ensuring you are well educated, you …
Maya remembers that when she was a Child she would be impressed by her grandmother’s engagement ring. The piece was a diamond ring overlaid on a golden band that was enveloped with emeralds. She thought it was the most stunning piece of jewelry she’s ever seen. Even though as a child, marriage and proposals were …