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Featured Stories
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What If: The Story of Infertility
This is a moving video by infertility blogger and health advocate, Keiko Zoll, who shares her story of dealing with infertility. Story of hope and inspiration for infertile women who are struggling with infertility.
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Gianna Jessen – Abortion Survivor
This is an inspiring video of Abortion Survivor: Gianna Jessen. Her survival in spite of saline abortion. Gianna Jessen describes the horrific story of surviving attempt to abortion.
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A Life Story of a Wonder Woman from Kenya
Hello I am Martha. I live in Kenya and I am a nurse by profession and a pastor at heart. I have my son working in USA and a daughter here in Kenya. I have a great passion for a tribe living in Kenya called Masai. I serve them through…
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Women Around the World – Joanna Crawford
When I was a fourth year medical student, I traveled to Bangalore in southern India to rotate at a Baptist hospital there. I had been fascinated by India for awhile, hearing my Indian roommate speak Malayalam, sampling their exciting curry dishes, and especially hearing about the work of God amongst…
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Caring is the Essence of Nursing
Hello Friends, I am Arleen, a nurse, wife and mom of 2 wonderful children. I have served as a nurse in many countries like India, Saudi Arabia, Israel and UK. I haven been a nurse all my life. That was my first and the only profession I was always interested…
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A Village Experience
“Wait until you go to Malawi”, my friend Anne told me. “My mom is going to make sure you have a real village experience”. We stood talking outside of my medical school campus, on the eve of my departure for this southeast African country, the homeland of my friend. We…
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LIFE STORY OF MY HERO, MY INSPIRATION
More than a year ago I started working in a school named “Tulsa Hope Academy”. It is an alternative Christian school for “at risk youth”. It has been my privilege and challenge to work in a place like this. Here I was introduced to the director of this school Debra …
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Short Story from Oaxaca Valley
My dad was originally from Oaxaca, a graduated architect. My mom, who was a fashion designer, was originally from Mexico City, and met my dad when he was in college. They got married before he got his thesis done, at the same time he was working, so they hardly spent…
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Lost and Found Cat – Story of My Coffee
This story is my struggle of finding my most beloved pet, Coffee. I adopted her from street. She was most loving, adorable and cute. One day, I lost her…
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Real Woman – Real Story
I am Jayanti Banerjee. I am a wife, mom and a teacher. I have worked as a principal and teacher for last 20 years. My children have grown up and are aspiring higher education in USA and Bangalore. I am here to tell you about the woman in my life…
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My Life Story – Jean Asekun
Hello, I am Jean Asekun. I am 71 years old and living in USA. Here is a small nugget from my life story still unfolding. I was born in Belfast in 1937. I still remember, I was 3 years old, when my family was evacuated to a sea side location…
Editors' Picks
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Female Genital Mutilation
Posted on February 9, 2011 | 1 CommentThe following article about the health status of women is shocking. I personally cannot fathom the horror and pains women go through around the world. Honestly, until now I was unaware that something of this magnitude exists. During some of my research work I came across this horrific issue. Before... -
Short Stories on Ice Storm Experience
Posted on January 8, 2011 | No CommentsDear Friends from around the world. Hi, I want a share my memorable experience from last year –December 07. Life is all about friends and family, living in hope and love. Its about surviving the storms with courage and strength. Here is my story of a real wintry Ice Storm.... -
International Women’s Day – Clara Zetkin
Posted on March 13, 2009 | No CommentsAll over the world, 8th of March is celebrated as International Women’ day. Many women have struggled and faced many difficulties to achieve the rights of equality and freedom, we enjoy in this world today. Here is a story of one such Hero who led the flame for us. We... -
A Journey to Remember
Posted on February 25, 2009 | No CommentsFrom the slums of Mumbai to Oscars in Hollywood An Overwhelming success and response to “Slumdog Millionaire” has made many run to the theatre to check the buzz about this ‘rags to riches’ story of a teenager from Mumbai. The critics have and will find the negatives about the movie,... -
Happy Valentine’s Day…With Love
Posted on February 12, 2009 | No CommentsFebruary is a month of love and romance, a day when we send roses or rings and exchange cards and candies. A day filled with hugs and kisses. This sounds so sweet and pleasant among all the terror and suffering going on in the world. At times I wish there... -
How Do You Deal With Your Fears?
Posted on December 27, 2008 | No Comments“I am dead scared”, “I am having goose bumps”, are some of the expressions one often hears in various situations. Be it an examination phobia or the fear of facing a new boss or facing an interview or may be the prospect of getting married, there are fears and more... -
Do You Believe in Angels?
Posted on November 18, 2008 | No CommentsThis is one of the very first articles I had ever written. It was for a friend of mine. But then, I sent the article and it was published in the Kalamazoo gazette in April. It is of course about a woman, or call her an angel – some one...