Category: Personal Stories

200 lb. 8 year old

British social workers decided on Tuesday to allow an eight-year-old boy who weighs almost 200 lb (90 kg) to remain at home with his mother, even though she has refused to stop feeding him junk food. Connor McCreaddie’s mother says her 196-lb (89 kg) son will not eat healthy food like fruits and vegetables and [...]

Feb 27, 2007 | 3 comments | View Post

Brother and Sister, and Lovers

Rachel and Shawn’s love story sounds like something out of a fairy tale. They say it was love at first sight when they met almost eight years ago, and they have lived together as a happy couple ever since. But there is one crucial difference that sets Rachel and Shawn apart. They are part of [...]

Feb 20, 2007 | 0 comments | View Post

Born at just 22 weeks – Amilla is not yet allowed home

Amillia Taylor, born after just under 22 weeks in the womb, is no longer allowed home. She had been expected to be sent home this week. Barbara Moore, spokeswoman for Baptist Children’s Hospital, said she did not have details on why doctors changed their minds.

Feb 20, 2007 | 12 comments | View Post
Black and White Twins

Black and White Twins

A mixed-race British mom gave birth to twins last year- one of each. No, not a boy and a girl. Two girls – one black, the other white. The odds of such a birth are about a million to one, experts said.

Feb 07, 2007 | 8 comments | View Post

I won’t be happy until I lose my legs

Ever since she was little, Susan Smith has felt there is something wrong with her body. Her determination to ‘fix’ things has twice landed her in hospital I was six when I first became aware of my desire to lose my legs. I don’t remember what started it – there was no specific trigger. Most [...]

Feb 02, 2007 | 0 comments | View Post
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