Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2016. Scroll to the end for an inspiring 2025 update from Tim on how…

As a child, I was diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune liver disease. Doctors told me that I would probably not live past…

Editor’s Note: David Clark passed away on May 21, 2020, after suffering from complications due to herniated disc surgery. David was a beloved…

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Six years ago on my way to work at the hospital, I experienced crushing chest pain and shortness of breath. I’m a…

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We are identical twins, and were lucky to escape our teenage years mostly free from acne. We never realized how lucky we…

My name is Fiona Oakes, an ethical vegan since age six and vegetarian since age three. I am vegan by instinct—a natural expression of…