Articles for category: Human Stories

November 1, 2025

Lost at Sea, He Found His True Calling

After Nearly Dying Lost at Sea 250 Miles from Shore, James Morris Found a New Purpose — as a Firefighter and a Steamy Calendar Star James Morris was never supposed to be a hero. He was a commercial diver — a man who spent his days deep underwater, fixing pipelines and working on offshore projects far from the shore. But everything changed one terrifying night when his small dory capsized 250 nautical miles off the coast of Australia, leaving him and a colleague stranded in open water for 18 long hours. It was the kind of experience that rewires your

November 1, 2025

She Found Hope in Her Doctor

College Student Diagnosed with Lymphoma Finds Courage in Her Doctor — a Cancer Survivor Who Beat Leukemia 20 Years Earlier When Brescia Dover returned home from studying abroad in Italy, she expected to spend her summer unpacking memories — not facing one of the toughest battles of her life. At just 20 years old, the college student was diagnosed with lymphoma. Her world changed overnight, filled with uncertainty, fear, and long days in hospital rooms. But what she didn’t expect was that the person guiding her through it all had once been in her shoes. Her hematologist, Dr. Allison Rosenthal,

November 1, 2025

She Escaped with Her Kids — and Her Dog

A Brave Mom of Two Escaped Domestic Violence but Refused to Leave Her Family Dog Behind — and Thanks to a Life-Saving Program, She Didn’t Have To When Hope Dawson Sessoms packed her car one night almost a decade ago, she didn’t know where she was going — only that she had to get her children to safety. Living in an abusive relationship had become unbearable, and she had reached her breaking point. She fled with her two kids and their dog, Coco, unsure what would come next. For weeks, her car became her only home. In New York City,

October 31, 2025

Robert De Niro’s Daughter Opens Up About His Unwavering Support

Robert De Niro’s Daughter Airyn Says His ‘Nonstop’ Love and Support Helped Her Through Her Journey After Coming Out as Transgender Robert De Niro is known around the world for his legendary career, but to his daughter Airyn, he’s something even more meaningful — a constant source of love, support, and understanding. In a heartfelt interview with Them, Airyn De Niro opened up about her experience coming out as transgender and shared how her father’s unwavering acceptance helped her embrace her truth with confidence. Airyn, 30, said that when she came out, her father’s reaction was nothing short of loving.

October 31, 2025

Dad Loses Haunted House That Helped Save His Daughter’s Life 💔

California Dad Loses Battle to Keep His Haunted House Open — The One That Funded Hospice Care for His Daughter with a Rare Condition For more than a decade, a California father named Augie Cowan poured his heart into a haunted house — not for fame or money, but for love. The spooky attraction, once a neighborhood Halloween favorite, became a lifeline for his 17-year-old daughter Andrea, who battles a rare and devastating condition called metachromatic leukodystrophy. Every year, as October rolled around, the community would gather at Cowan’s haunted house, scream their lungs out, and leave behind donations that

October 31, 2025

Sean Paul’s $50K Promise: Matching Donations for Hurricane-Hit Jamaica

Sean Paul Pledges to Match Up to $50,000 for Hurricane Melissa Relief in Jamaica — “My Island Is Going Through a Really Tough Time” Sean Paul has always worn his love for Jamaica on his sleeve, but this week he turned that love into decisive action. In a video message shared to Instagram, the dancehall star addressed the devastation left behind by Hurricane Melissa and pledged to match up to $50,000 in donations for people impacted across his home island. “Right now, my island of Jamaica is going through a really tough time,” he said, standing outdoors amid broken branches

October 31, 2025

Court Overturns Payout in Take Care of Maya Case

Hospital at Center of Take Care of Maya Munchausen Allegation Won’t Have to Pay Family After Mother’s Suicide In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Florida hospital at the center of the Take Care of Maya documentary has been relieved of paying millions in damages to the family of Maya Kowalski, the young girl whose story captured national attention. A Florida appellate court overturned the earlier ruling, sparking renewed debate about accountability, patient rights, and the lasting pain caused by institutional decisions. Maya Kowalski’s story first came to light through Netflix’s 2023 documentary Take Care of Maya, which chronicled how

October 31, 2025

Seattle NICU Babies Melt Hearts in Adorable Halloween Costumes

Seattle Children’s Hospital NICU Joins Halloween Fun with the “Sweetest” Tiny Trick-or-Treaters Dressed in Custom Costumes Halloween looked a little different — and a lot cuter — inside Seattle Children’s Hospital this year. The hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) continued its now-beloved tradition of dressing up its tiniest patients for the spooky holiday, bringing smiles, laughter, and a dose of heartwarming joy to families and staff alike. On October 31, Seattle Children’s shared a collection of photos on Facebook that instantly melted hearts across the internet. The images showed newborns dressed in hand-crafted costumes made by the dedicated NICU

October 31, 2025

Florida Woman Sues Police After Being Forced to Apologize to Her Rapist

Taylor Cadle Sues Florida Sheriff’s Office, Alleging She Was Forced to Write an Apology Letter to Her Adoptive Father Who Abused Her for Years Taylor Cadle’s story is one of unimaginable pain, courage, and the relentless search for justice. Today, at the age of 22, she is suing the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, accusing law enforcement officials of making her do the unthinkable — write an apology letter to the man who sexually abused her for years. That man was her adoptive father. According to the lawsuit, filed in late October, Taylor was just a teenager when she

October 31, 2025

11-Year-Old Boy with Autism Builds Epic Haunted House with His Mom

11-Year-Old Boy with Autism Spends Nearly a Year Turning His Home into a Haunted House — with the Loving Help of His Mom Every October, while most kids are still picking out costumes, 11-year-old Jason Barr is already putting the finishing touches on something extraordinary — a full-fledged haunted house he’s spent nearly a year building with his mom. For Jason, who has autism, this isn’t just a Halloween project. It’s a labor of love, a form of creative expression, and a bridge connecting him to the people around him. Jason and his mom, Lisa DeMario, live in New Jersey,