When I became a mom at 19, my depression spiraled out of control until I reached a delirious state. I was very much alive, but certain I'd been dead for years.


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My parents love the tale of how our ancestors’ whaling ship capsized, turning the crew into cannibals. As an environmental reporter, there’s no story I dread hearing more.


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The diverse human storytelling of Narratively.com, spoken out loud.


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He pioneered a version of this ancient sport in which animals aren’t hurt, drawing legions of fans to a sleepy Texas border town. His last wish: someone to carry on his legacy.


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How one enterprising Mainer is harvesting a new cash crop — and building a powerful support network for women who need it most.


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The world of mean girls and cliques was a startling change from working alongside my primatologist parents. Fortunately, I’d learned a bit about navigating vicious social structures.


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How staying perfectly still for tips — despite tourists’ bewildering lack of boundaries — taught me to stand my ground in life.


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After years of terror and abuse, the simple act of speaking paralyzed me with fear. Now I will never be silent again.


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Privacy is rare, quiet hours are sacred, and don’t even think about hooking up. Meet the grown-ups who call the glorified dormitories of PodShare home.


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Entertaining kids with inflated animals is tough—and when you’re a math-team nerd competing for gigs against your charismatic crush, it can blow up your entire life.


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