Inspiring

November 1, 2022

Disney’s First Plus-Sized Protagonist Is a Ballet Dancer in New Short ‘Reflect’

A new Disney animated short, Reflect, features the studio’s first plus-sized protagonist as she battles self-doubt and body image issues through the art of ballet. The short shows that by looking beyond your reflection and finding your inner strength, you can find true beauty in yourself and achieve anything. Many viewers see themselves in Bianca, while others are using the short’s subject matter to open up broader conversation about representation in media.

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October 19, 2022

Dad With Dementia Tells His Daughter What She Means to Him Even Though He Doesn’t Fully Remember Her

Dementia is a difficult road for those who have to face it. Loved ones who care for a person or parent with the condition face many tricky challenges along the way too, and often find themselves in for a bumpy emotional ride. One woman named Bailey recently shared a video on TikTok of a conversation with her dad Scott, who has dementia and no longer recognizes her as his daughter.

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October 18, 2022

Nigerian Man Survives Three Days Underwater After Boat Capsizes

In 2013, Harrison Okene‘s life changed forever. Then 29 years old, the Nigerian was working as a cook on the Jascon-4 tugboat when it capsized after being hit by a large wave. The boat then sank 100 feet to the bottom of the sea, killing all crew members except for Okene. The story of how he survived is an incredible tale of fate and perseverance.

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My Modern Met

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