At 41, Anne Gingras learned she had autism, a neurological condition that can be detected in children as young as two. Now she has a new understanding of herself and her past.
Katie Underwood
Lorri Davis was so moved by the documentary Paradise Lost that she reached out to convicted murderer Damien Echols. She shares her story about fighting for the man she loves.
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University of Guelph professor Karyn L. Freedman tried to bury the pain and trauma of a violent rape at 22. Here she shares her courageous road to recovery.
Sarah Shourd was travelling with friends in Iraqi Kurdistan when they wandered onto Iranian soil. They were forced to put on blindfolds and taken to the country's most notorious prison where they remained in solitary confinement for over a year.
In an industry that fixates on perfection, Jenifer Ringer developed an eating disorder by 16. She discusses her uphill battle with food, body image and dealing with harsh critics.
