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4 days ago
Writing

Titanic letter auctioned for almost $400,000 DW 04/26/2025

A letter from Titanic survivor Archibald Gracie IV sold for $399,390 at auction, showcasing its historical significance and rarity.
#personal-transformation
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

After surviving the Oklahoma City bombing, she vowed to start living

Amy Downs transformed her life after surviving the Oklahoma City bombing, losing nearly 200 pounds and pursuing various personal and professional achievements.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
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New Yorker Natalie Sanandaji, who survived Oct. 7, turns to advocacy work to find strength: 'That's why I'm here today'

Natalie Sanandaji transformed her life after surviving the Oct. 7 attack, now advocating for Israel and raising awareness about antisemitism.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

After surviving the Oklahoma City bombing, she vowed to start living

Amy Downs transformed her life after surviving the Oklahoma City bombing, losing nearly 200 pounds and pursuing various personal and professional achievements.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

New Yorker Natalie Sanandaji, who survived Oct. 7, turns to advocacy work to find strength: 'That's why I'm here today'

Natalie Sanandaji transformed her life after surviving the Oct. 7 attack, now advocating for Israel and raising awareness about antisemitism.
more#personal-transformation
Women in technology
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Melania Trump honors eight 'extraordinary women', including Israeli held in brutal captivity by Hamas

Amit Soussana, a Hamas captive survivor, received the International Women of Courage Award for her resilience and renewed appreciation for freedom.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

The luckiest man alive': Brooklyn cab driver recounts moment he was shot in the face during robbery | amNewYork

Prince Ezenekwe survived a shooting during an attempted robbery, questioning his future in New York after the life-threatening incident.
Germany news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Gyorgy Kun, survivor of Auschwitz twin experiments, dies at 93

Gyorgy Kun's childhood experience at Auschwitz symbolizes the unpredictability of survival during the Holocaust, especially for families torn apart.
NYC food
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Nova Festival survivor opens Druze restaurant in NYC: 'Part of my journey, to heal myself'

Raif Rashed opened Taboonia in Chelsea to heal and connect through authentic Druze cuisine following the traumatic events of October 7, 2023.
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fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

10-year-old boy 'pushing through' after being hit by flying debris from Philadelphia plane crash

A plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, with one child miraculously recovering after emergency surgery.
#trauma
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

The Plane Crash Should Have Killed Her. Sometimes She Wishes It Had.

Lopez's revisitation of the crash site brings back her unresolved trauma from the past.
fromIndependent
10 months ago
Medicine

'He raped me and now he was reading my intimate thoughts' - victim on trauma of attacker seeing her therapy notes before trial

Paula Doyle struggled with trauma and felt violated after her rapist could access her counseling notes.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

The Plane Crash Should Have Killed Her. Sometimes She Wishes It Had.

Lopez's revisitation of the crash site brings back her unresolved trauma from the past.
fromIndependent
10 months ago
Medicine

'He raped me and now he was reading my intimate thoughts' - victim on trauma of attacker seeing her therapy notes before trial

Paula Doyle struggled with trauma and felt violated after her rapist could access her counseling notes.
more#trauma
#mental-health
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Good Ol' Boys of Montgomery

Eman Soudani endured decades of abuse from her brother after relocating to the U.S., leading to a civil lawsuit for sexual, physical, and financial abuses.
fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Nicola Hanney: 'Paul stormed down after me like a robot from Terminator. "Open the door, you f**king bitch," he said, hammering his fist on the windscreen'

The article recounts a chilling personal experience of being chased after a traumatic encounter, highlighting the impacts of coercive control.
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Good Ol' Boys of Montgomery

Eman Soudani endured decades of abuse from her brother after relocating to the U.S., leading to a civil lawsuit for sexual, physical, and financial abuses.
fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Nicola Hanney: 'Paul stormed down after me like a robot from Terminator. "Open the door, you f**king bitch," he said, hammering his fist on the windscreen'

The article recounts a chilling personal experience of being chased after a traumatic encounter, highlighting the impacts of coercive control.
more#mental-health
New York City
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Straphanger who miraculously survived being shoved into path of incoming NYC subway breaks silence: 'Full of gratitude'

Joseph Lynskey expressed immense gratitude to those who aided him after surviving a subway attack on New Year's Eve.
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fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Colorado teen, 15, recalls moment her leg was ripped off during a shark attack in Belize: 'Playing tug of war'

Teenager Annabelle Carlson lost her leg in a shark attack while diving in Belize, but survived after significant medical intervention.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

A killer confession: Detective details 33-hour interrogation to get Ohio murderer to tell all

A 2016 911 call from a kidnapping victim led to a significant investigation and the arrest of a serial killer who murdered five women.
fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Nicola Hanney book extract: 'Paul stormed down after me like a robot from Terminator. "Open the door, you f**king bitch," he said, hammering his fist on the windscreen'

The survivor's account unveils the emotional scars of coercive control and the ongoing fear that persists even during ordinary outings.
Writing
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

I was paralyzed from the chest down by a school shooter at 15. I chose to forgive him.

Missy Jenkins Smith forgave her school shooter, choosing to live a life free from anger despite being paralyzed from the chest down.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Office's Jenna Fischer reveals aggressive' breast cancer diagnosis

Jenna Fischer announced her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment journey, emphasizing the importance of early detection and regular mammograms.
fromMail Online
7 months ago
Writing

Woman relives moment she was struck by a bolt of lightning on a beach

Meredyth Willits vividly describes her horrifying experience of being struck by lightning on a Florida beach, facing life-altering consequences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Writing

Experience: I was hit by a subway train but have no memory of it

Survivor of subway accident in New York shares her journey of recovering from severe injuries and memory loss.
fromwww.cbc.ca
11 months ago
Writing

'We are at a complete loss of words': survivor of Highway 401 wrong-way crash speaks out | CBC News

The survivor of a fatal wrong-way crash on Highway 401 speaks out about losing his parents and son in the collision.
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