Jessica MacDowall: "I had to force my children away"
Jessica MacDowall recounts her struggles as the violent ex-husband's imprisonment leads to an unexpected resurgence of turmoil in her life.
New Initiative in Å iauliai District Schools: Free Menstrual Hygiene Products for Girls
Å iauliai district schools have implemented a program providing free menstrual hygiene products to girls, addressing various social and health issues.
The Suffering from a Tourette's Outbreak
Emauni Crawley, a 23-year-old behavioral health coach with Tourette syndrome, discusses the challenges of living with severe tics that force her to involuntarily say inappropriate things.
I want people to know. A beloved one crossed out Alice's future. The story revealed about what happened after the historic sentence
Alice shares her journey of fighting for justice in Latvia after being knowingly infected with HIV by a partner, highlighting the impact on her life and the social stigma she faces.
"Would you take me next to you on the sauna benches?" - This is where Kari's adventure on the dating site ended
Kari, a resident of Eastern Finland, briefly explored online dating but chose to remain private about his experience due to fears of social backlash.
'I'm losing my teeth at 20 – trolls call me a drug addict but the truth is devastating'
Elouise Harris, a 20-year-old university student, struggles with a rare chronic illness that is causing her teeth to fall out, leading to public misconceptions about her health and self-esteem issues.
Mothers with Mental Disorders: Love and Relationships, Pregnancy, and the Desire to Raise Children
The article discusses the challenges faced by mothers with mental disorders in Latvia, highlighting their capacity for love, relationships, and the desire to raise children despite societal misconceptions.
'Tawaif' village's name changed
The name of Tawaif village in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, has been changed to Devpur due to the longstanding social stigma associated with the original name.
The term 'Tawaif' became a problem, now villagers will proudly tell the name of their village
A village in Uttar Pradesh has changed its name from Roopwar Tawaif to Devpur to eliminate the social stigma associated with the original name.
Woman in France hid two newborns in a freezer after secret births. They were there for 15 and eight years
A woman in France is under investigation after hiding two of her newborns in a freezer for several years following secret births.
Beccamorta, a girl wandering among the graves to tell the stories of life
Veronica Zinnia collects and shares the stories of forgotten deceased individuals on Instagram, challenging the stigma around discussing death.
The word ‘Tawaif’ has become a stigma for the village, girls are not getting married, villagers forced to hide their identity
A village in Uttar Pradesh, named Roopwar Tawaif, faces social ostracism due to its name, impacting the residents' social and economic opportunities.
Severe atopic dermatitis: the disease that burns, itches, and limits, but is still invisible
The article highlights the societal stigma and lack of psychological support faced by patients with severe atopic dermatitis, emphasizing the gap between public perception and the daily struggles of those affected.
Cosmopolitan on the Outside, Intolerant on the Inside: Between the Skyscrapers and Censorship of Shanghai
The article discusses transgender dancer Jin Xing's remarkable rise in the Chinese entertainment world and her efforts to overcome social stigma and institutional discrimination, highlighting the contrast of Shanghai's cosmopolitan facade with its underlying intolerance.