Author: Rodei My
The baby’s cries pierced through the cabin like small thunderclaps. Heads turned. Eyes rolled. A few passengers sighed dramatically, adjusting their headphones or muttering under their breath. Maya clutched her son, Noah, close to her chest. At just five months old, it was his first flight—and hers too since becoming a mother. She had already tried everything: rocking him, humming softly, even walking up and down the narrow aisle. But nothing helped. Noah’s cries grew louder, echoing her own rising panic. Then came the voice—sharp, cutting through the air like a knife. “Ma’am, you need to keep your baby quiet,”…
It started as an innocent midnight habit — my husband would wake up thirsty, shuffle half-asleep to the bathroom, and drink straight from the tap instead of walking to the kitchen. At first, I found it funny, even a little endearing. But after months of watching him do it, something about that routine began to bother me. I couldn’t shake the feeling that bathroom water just wasn’t quite the same as the crisp, filtered kind from our kitchen sink. “Water’s water,” he would always shrug. Still, one night, curiosity — mixed with a touch of unease — got the better…
My husband hadn’t touched me in months and treated his old pillow like a safe. One night, I ripped it open, and what I found inside made me question everything I knew about him. I used to think that once the kids left for college, life would slow down. You know — easy dinners, movie nights, maybe even a spontaneous road trip, just the two of us, like back when we were dating. I was ready for the second honeymoon phase. The day our daughter, Ellie, drove off to campus, my husband, Travis, started acting like a moody teenager. “You…
I was sitting in my living room one quiet afternoon, half-watching a movie, when I noticed that Ralph, my dog, hadn’t returned from his usual run in the backyard. That was strange — Ralph was well-trained, and he always came back on his own after a while. I stepped outside and heard him barking from a distance. Something in his tone told me it wasn’t the usual playful bark. Concerned, I ran toward the sound and jumped the fence. That’s when I saw Ralph standing beside a baby lying on the grass. “You poor child,” I murmured, my heart sinking.…
An impressive 98.2% of women say they find men with a particular hobby especially attractive. While popular pastimes among men across the globe often include activities like sports, hiking, camping, DIY projects, and gardening, there’s one surprising hobby that stands out when it comes to catching women’s attention. According to a recent survey by Date Psychology, shared by the Daily Mail, this specific interest topped the list for most desirable male hobbies. Of course, looks and personality still play a big role in long-term attraction—but what someone enjoys in their free time also has a significant impact. Interestingly, the survey…
The day Mark told me he was leaving felt like the ground vanished beneath my feet. He wasn’t just ending our marriage—he was leaving me to marry my younger sister, Emily. For eight years, we’d shared a home in Portland, Oregon, building what I thought was a quiet, stable life. Emily, five years my junior, was all light and laughter—the kind of woman who drew every eye in the room. I never imagined my husband would be one of them. The betrayal came in two strikes. It wasn’t just losing a husband—it was watching my own family fracture. My parents…
When the city of Monterrey fell asleep, a mother stayed awake—fighting quietly against exhaustion and fate. Thirty-four-year-old Clara Morales spent her nights mopping marble floors, carrying heavy buckets, and enduring the constant scoldings of supervisors at the Gran Plaza Mall. To the world, she was just a janitor. But to her baby daughter, Lucia, she was the whole universe. Clara’s co-workers often wondered why she never joined them for their midnight meal breaks. She never ate, never rested. Because every spare minute she had, Clara would slip down the narrow staircase to the basement storage room—a cold, dim place that…
A mother told her three grown kids they’d only get her inheritance if they followed three basic rules. Instead of stepping up, they laughed in her face. Now she’s questioning if cutting them off makes her selfish or finally free. Here’s her story: My 3 kids never had proper jobs. They rely on me, asking for money like I’m their personal bank. One day, I gathered them and said, “If you want an inheritance, follow my 3 rules.” After hearing them, they looked worried. Then they laughed at my face. My second child said, “So it means we won’t be…
Rice is a staple food for billions of people around the world. It’s comforting, versatile, and provides quick energy especially in Asian households where it’s often served with every meal. But while rice is a crucial part of many diets, doctors are war:ning that eating too much of it can actually harm your health over time. The Hidden Risks of Overeating Rice White rice, in particular, is made mostly of carbohydrates and has a high glycemic index (GI). This means it causes a rapid spike in blood sugar after eating. When eaten in excess, this can increase the risk of…
Sometimes there’s nothing better than cracking open a cold soda, especially on a hot day, but a study focusing on the impacts of individual health choices might make you think twice the next time you’re craving something fizzy. The study, conducted by researchers Katerina Stylianou and Olivier Jolliet, analyzed a variety of individual foods based on their composition to help calculate the net benefits or impacts that come with consuming it. Through their findings, the researchers developed a ‘Health Nutritional Index’, which breaks down exactly how many minutes of life might be lost or gained per serving of each food.…