The youngest member of our family was learning to go up and down our very steep front steps on her own. As she made her way up and down, whoever was...

In the months after my wife’s death, anticipation has deepened my grief. Special occasions and traditions established over 50 years of marriage — birthdays, anniversaries, holidays — loom like dark walls...

As I neared the age of 62, I observed a marked decline in my night vision. I experienced blurred vision and sensitivity to light and its glare. My ophthalmologist explained that...

I am a keyboardist and used to play every Sunday at a worship center. I was very passionate about playing at church. However, as time went by I realized that some...

Less than a year after retirement I was diagnosed with cancer. I was shocked to realize my life might be significantly shorter than I expected. I had always taken good care...

Over the last 30 years, my nursing career has taken me from working 12-hour shifts on my feet to an administrative role behind a desk. Over time, this more sedentary lifestyle...

I was going through a difficult and painful breakup. All my thoughts focused on the rejection and loneliness I felt, and as a result I began to suffer anxiety attacks. The...

When our family was considering getting a dog, my children promised to help with the care of the new puppy. Like many parents, I believed them. Twice a day I ended...

I volunteer by delivering meals in my mountain community. After a major winter storm with single-digit temperatures and power outages, I drove up a steep, snow-covered road to check on an...

I was suffering from chest pain, having difficulty breathing, and experiencing terrible headaches. My doctor prescribed an antibiotic and other medicines, but for a week I experienced nights with little sleep...