IONIA, Mich. — When asked if prison helped her, Kimberly Woodson answered honestly with “yes and no.” Then she paused and concluded with “no.” “It’s nothing that the Michigan Department of Corrections ...

I say this over and over, but it's true every time: there is nothing worse than a broken heart. And in spite of what some novels and movies might tell you, no one dies from a broken heart — and ...

There’s a certain kind of strength that only broken people carry, the kind that isn’t visible in muscles or money, or in the applause of strangers. It’s quiet. Subtle. Almost invisible until you stand ...

So, to tackle issues like mass shootings and this nightly murder, I think we should go to the very beginning. You know, our cosmos are 13.8 billion years old. Bet you didn't think I meant literally ...

The past few weeks, we have witnessed not only serious but frankly disgusting allegations against multiple members of Congress from both parties. From sexual abuse and misconduct to committing fraud ...

When traumas, tragedies and other events that take a toll on our mental health occur, we need an outlet to express how we’re feeling. We need someone or something to confide in. When local author ...

When I was growing up, my mom worked at a company that supported adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She says that when I was a child, I would ask her about her “friends who don’t ...