My Son Was Showing Us His Swimming Skills. Our Lives Changed Forever in an Instant

We never thought anything positive would come from that tragic day, until we decided to do something.

I Fled My Home in Georgia With Two Kids—And Faced America's Housing Crisis

Just as I was slipping into a panic, something dawned on me: there was a sticky note in my purse.

I Weighed 366 lbs at 25. A Heart Attack Was My Wake-Up Call

I couldn't bear the thought of leaving them behind because I couldn't control my eating habits.

I Am a Belated Zionist—We Face an Existential Crisis

Israel has created unspeakable misery in Gaza, but Hamas, too, has much to answer for.

I Teach 5th Grade. Two Incidents Involving Two Wallets Shook Me

My heart twisted. The frozen tag game swirling around me was forgotten long ago.

Shane Croucher is a Senior Editor based in London overseeing the My Turn section. He has previously led the Fact Check and News teams. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK. He is a graduate of the University of Lincoln, England. Click here to email.

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