Much of my early life, I was told that I was strange and dumb. I never had a good self-esteem. As I grew up, I had terrible experiences...

Though I’m only about 24 years old, I’ve experienced the bitterness and sweetness of life. Throughout my journey, I had moments when I...

Our favorite was hide-and-seek. We would hide in unconventional places like the fridge or dryer. My father worked in logistics, and my...

I lived my entire childhood out of a suitcase, and believe it or not, I loved it. I am the second child of six in my family, four girls...

I had a normal, Catholic upbringing. My mother’s family was Irish, and my father’s family was Italian, creating a melting pot of heritage...

If I were to give advice to the little girl that never stood up to anyone and felt alone much of her life, I would tell her that it’s...

I have been living my life with a strong willingness to change. I like to try new things by choice, because I think it enriches my life...

When it appears that the world is trying to destroy you, you have two options. You can let it, or you can fight back. Even in times when...

My father was never in the picture. He left my mother long before I could even remember. My mother had only an eighth-grade education and...

People look at me and think they see a girl that has it all together. I rent a condo on my own, I have a loving boyfriend, and...

I peeked inside to see my father destroying everything in his path. He was on one of his drunken rampages again. My mother was trying...

We plant seeds very early in our lives, hoping they will blossom quickly, much like that of honeysuckle. But not every plant is a vine...

Walking away from Wall Street was something I had to do to find happiness in my life. That kind of lifestyle wasn’t how I wanted to spend...

I have always found it amazing how quickly someone’s opinion of you can change once they see you. For example, maybe someone mentions...

I’ve experienced many cracks in the road of my life, but I continue driving. Some of the cracks turned out to be deep potholes that...

My father, however, was a very adventurous person. He was not satisfied with what he had and wanted to do something different. Without...

I had a great upbringing. I was raised by my parents and nurtured by travel. These were the building blocks that paved the road I have...

| This is the 43rd story of Our Life Logs | If I was only allowed to describe myself with one word, I’d choose adaptive. My childhood was...

| This is the 41st story of Our Life Logs | Life is about gathering research. We do not know our solutions or our destinations until we...

| This is the 40th story of Our Life Logs | I was fortunate to be raised by the gentlest and kindest woman I’ve ever known. I was an only...