My Turn

Real people sharing powerful, personal experiences.

One person shares the harrowing tale of survival after being shot by their best friend. In another striking narrative, we delve into the life of Frank Zappa's daughter, offering a surprising reflection on how not all cults are what they seem. A former Pentagon insider reveals what it was like investigating UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena). On a more personal note, we hear from someone whose life changed in an instant with a terrifying diagnosis. Lastly, a 5th-grade teacher recounts two seemingly small incidents involving wallets that ended up shaking her to the core.

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Mark Was My Best Friend. He Shot Me in the Head

I never wanted bad blood.

I Was The Daughter of a Rock Icon—Not all Cults are Bad

I willingly ate, slept, drank, and lived for our larger-than-life leader.

I Investigated UAPs at the Pentagon—Americans Can Handle the Truth

When there is a threat for which there is no solution, governments prefer not to discuss it publicly.

My Diagnosis Was a Death Sentence. It Started With a Strange Symptom

I was in denial that it was anything serious, and yet I wasn't improving no matter how much personal training I did.

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.

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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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