When you’re a Type 1 diabetic, you’ve got to carefully monitor your blood sugar throughout the day. It only takes seconds for your levels to drop dangerously low, sending you into a diabetic arrest that can lead to death. Customers at a convenience store in Vernon, Connecticut, were in the right place at the right … Read more
It’s not easy being separated from someone you feel a connection with, especially when you don’t know anything about their current circumstances. Considering the number of people who are adopted, it’s not as uncommon a condition as you might think. When one mother thought she’d tried everything possible to find her son, she’d all but … Read more
Cyber-bullying is a hidden terror that’s quickly creeping its way into the lives of thousands of people. They have fallen victim to the vicious attacks of cyberbullies, sitting behind their screens, while typing away messages of pure hatred. Social media, an integral part of most young people’s lives, has become the ultimate platform for cyberbullies … Read more
There are few things in this world more powerful than a mother’s love. This is not a simple idiom, either. Time and again, mothers have proven that they will go above and beyond for their children, even if they themselves are faced with great danger. There are a number of inspiring tales throughout the history … Read more
Being out on your own in a natural environment untouched by humans is one of the most peaceful, reinvigorating experiences you can engage in. However, if you’re not careful, it can also be one of the most terrifying and dangerous things you can do. Recently, a young German hiker learned this fact the hard way … Read more
It’s only natural for someone to seek justice when a loved one is taken from them. Fortunately the justice system achieves this more often than not, all it takes is a little time. Though sometimes the system fails and grieving loved ones are forced to wait years or decades, sometimes never finding justice at all… … Read more
How certain are you that the person living with you, under the same roof, isn’t capable of harming you? Your home is your personal sanctuary, somewhere you may find peace and comfort from the dangers of the world. But, be cautious when you open your doors to strangers, you may have unknowingly welcomed a devil … Read more
Having student loan debt makes starting a family, buying a home, or opening a business a huge burden. Not to mention, it can take over your life and make it feel like the walls are constantly caving in on you. Data released by the Department of Education found that only half of the students who … Read more
We’ve come a long way in this country when it comes to civil rights. Not as far as we’d like to have come by 2018, mind you, but a damn sight farther than we were in the 1960s. That said, there are still plenty of people fighting for a proper degree of civil rights in … Read more
When Polly stood in line at her local McDonald’s in the early hours one Sunday morning, she couldn’t afford a sandwich or even a cup of coffee. Having been homeless for years all Polly wanted was a glass of hot water to give her some respite from the cold. When Polly was refused the glass … Read more