Category: Ties

Diabetes was long known as a disease of adulthood. Now, the metabolic disorder is spiking in children and teens, with worrisome consequences.

A 13-Year-Old With Autism Got Arrested After His Backpack Sparked Fear. Only His Stuffed Bunny Was Inside.

by Fierce Contributor | Nov 14, 2024 | Health & Wellness, Family, Parenting, Ties | 0

Ty, who has been diagnosed with autism, picked out a purple bunny from hundreds of other plushies in his room. While his mom wasn’t looking, the 13-year-old snuck it into his backpack to show to his friends. Things went downhill once he arrived at school.

Afraid to Seek Care Amid Georgia’s Abortion Ban, She Stayed at Home and Died

by Fierce Contributor | Sep 21, 2024 | Reproductive Health, Family, Health & Wellness, Ties, Top Feature | 0

When Roe v. Wade was overturned, doctors warned that women would die, but lawmakers who passed state abortion bans didn’t listen. The worst is becoming clear.

From Sisterhood to the Presidential Race — ‘This Is a Bond for Life,’ Says Kamala Harris Soror

by Fierce Contributor | Aug 23, 2024 | Ties, Friendships | 0

More than 30 of Vice President Kamala Harris’ sorority sisters traveled across the country to meet in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention to support her as she seeks the Democratic nomination for president.

Marcia Fudge’s Journey From HUD to Home

by Fierce Contributor | Aug 18, 2024 | Ties, Aging Fiercely!, Careers, Family, Taking Care of Business, Top Feature | 0

After 50 years in government, Marcia Fudge left the helm of Housing and Urban Development to spend time with family, but she has something new on her plate.

Celebrating Life, Health and Friendship in Cannes

by Anneliese Bruner | Jun 21, 2024 | Aging Fiercely!, Friendships, Joy!, Ties | 0

Over nearly 50 years, our friendship has been peppered with “les vagues de la vie” — the blessing of motherhood, the heartbreak of failed marriages, the grief of parents passing away, and the celebration of creative success.

Sharing the ‘Extraordinary Gift’ of First Grandmother Marian Robinson

by Fierce Contributor | May 31, 2024 | Aging Fiercely!, Family, News, Ties, Transitions | 0

Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama’s mother and the nation’s First Grandmother, “was beloved beyond words by countless others whose lives were improved by her presence.”