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I’m 39 and still sleep with my childhood security blanket. It gives me the comfort I need, and I have no shame.

Courtesy of Magdalena Krajewski I inherited my uncles' blanket, which I named Silky. I'm now on the third...

I’m a pediatric dentist. Yes, you really need to bring your child in for checkups.

Jonelle Anamelechi. Courtesy of Jonelle Anamelechi Jonelle Anamelechi, a pediatric dentist, owns Children's Choice Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. ...

I signed a prenup that didn’t really protect me. I ended up selling my engagement ring to restart my life.

Courtesy of Isobella Jade When I was 27, I signed a prenup that I thought would protect me if...

I’m a former BBW porn star who had a gastric bypass for health reasons. I miss my curves — and my confidence.

Raquel Ortiz during her adult-film days (left) and after her gastric bypass surgery. Courtesy of Raquel Ortiz At over...

I’m blind and didn’t tell anyone when I interviewed for my tech job. I got hired and my boss had no idea.

Courtesy of Sameer Doshi Sameer Doshi grew up with low vision and became blind as an adult.   His...

I’m an American mom in Finland. Here, schools provide all the supplies for kids, except for their skis and sleds for PE.

Jackie Carroll. Courtesy of Jackie Carroll I'm an American and mom of four children living in Finland.   This...

My family lived in the Netherlands for 3 years. When we moved back to the US, we experienced reverse culture shock.

WALTER ZERLA/Getty Images We greeted friends in Europe with kisses and had to remind ourselves to hug our American...

I was ashamed when my whirlwind marriage ended in divorce at 27. Now I think I was brave to end it.

The author at 27, after separating from her ex. Courtesy of Stephanie Hallett My ex-husband and I married young...

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