Now comes the hard truth: If you’re not in love with your life, or at least enjoy most aspects of it, it’s not a good time to try and...

But it is also known for being smack in the middle of the Bible Belt, where children say “yes, ma’am,” and “no, sir,”...

Growing up, my mom was always the one I talked to. Then, she passed away when I was only thirteen...

My family got smaller when I was 12 after my dad became suddenly ill. He was rushed to hospital and died four months later...

When I was six years old, I sat in a chair and pretended to nurse my dolls. I was very conscientious with them as I cared for their...

There were strict rules, which included the expectation to live chaste and obedient lives. Because of these teachings, I grew up thinking...

Nothing melts my heart like watching the little smile on a baby’s face. The clutched tiny hands, the feet kicking freely in the air—just...

The north is prosperous while most of the south is impoverished. We lived on the southern side of the province. My family was immensely...