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How Competing In A Beauty Pageant Helped This Non-Binary Teen Better Understand Their Identity

O. Stecina competed in the 2019 pageant despite not identifying as female, and it altered the way they see themself.
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I Survived Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse. Here’s Why Shows Like The Family Secret Matter

Survivors like Kath and me did nothing wrong. The culture of lies, secrecy and shame that lets child sexual abuse go unchallenged must be confronted, writes Chris Tuck.
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I'm Not 'Blessed,' I'm An Atheist And I Don't Need God To Give Thanks Or Show Gratitude

Since I’ve cut God out of my life, I have so much more room for everyone else.
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I Was Unexpectedly Widowed at 29. Then I Found Out About My Husband's Affairs.

Society still holds tight to the worn adage of "never speak ill of the dead," which made it nearly impossible for me to share my story.
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I Gave Up On Love And It Was One Of The Best Decisions I Ever Made

A year after my last date, my world probably looks the same from the outside. What’s different is how I’m now experiencing my life.
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They’re Married, Drive A Truck Together, And Vlog Their Lives

Meet Nic and Carla, a married couple who travel the country in their tractor trailer. Out on the road, Nic and Carla often face discrimination, so they created their own YouTube channel to share their experiences with the world.
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