A 28-Year-Old Man with Stage Four Cancer Shares the 6 Warning Signs He Wishes He Had Paid More Attention To

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Bryan Seal
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When a 28-year-old man was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer, it came as a shocking revelation. Now 34, Joe Faratzis reflects on the six warning signs of cancer that he ignored, which led to his advanced diagnosis. His story is a powerful reminder of the importance of early detection and paying attention to what your body is trying to tell you.

The Early Signs He Overlooked

Faratzis, a TMZ producer, admitted that he ignored early symptoms for months, attributing them to less serious health issues. His journey began in 2019, but it wasn’t until months of ignoring his symptoms that he finally sought a colonoscopy, uncovering the devastating truth. Now, Faratzis is urging others to take early screenings seriously and pay attention to the warning signs of cancer.

1. Sweating and Night Sweats

Dr. Cathy Eng, a professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, highlights that symptoms like night sweats, fatigue, chronic anemia, and weight loss can be indicators of advanced colon cancer. Faratzis experienced these night sweats but brushed them off as something insignificant.

2. Lower Right Abdominal Pain

Pain in the lower right abdomen can point to issues with the ascending colon, as explained by Healthline. Faratzis noted this pain early on but failed to connect it to a serious problem, dismissing it instead of seeking medical advice.

3. Frequent Bathroom Trips

Another overlooked warning sign of cancer was the need to use the bathroom more frequently. Faratzis recalls going multiple times a day, which was unusual for him, but he failed to recognize it as a potential symptom of colorectal cancer.

4. Abdominal Cramps When Bending Over

Abdominal cramps were another issue Faratzis encountered. Every time he bent over, he felt intense discomfort, which he dismissed as a minor ailment. Looking back, he realizes this was a key indicator of something far more serious.

5. Constipation and Cramps

Constipation, along with abdominal cramps, is a common symptom of colorectal cancer, according to the MC Anderson Cancer Center. Faratzis experienced both but delayed taking action, underestimating the seriousness of his condition.

6. Blood in Stool

Perhaps the most alarming symptom was blood in his stool, which Faratzis initially attributed to hemorrhoids. It wasn’t until he noticed a significant amount of blood in the toilet that he finally sought medical attention. He described this as the “big catalyst” that motivated him to take his symptoms seriously.

His Journey to Recovery

After his diagnosis, Faratzis underwent intensive treatments, including chemotherapy, surgery, and operations to address cancerous lesions on his liver and lungs. Thanks to these interventions, his health began to improve, and by 2023, he celebrated his first clear CT scan. In April 2024, he marked one year of clear scans, a milestone that has given him hope for the future.

The Importance of Early Detection

Faratzis deeply regrets not seeking medical attention earlier. He believes that acting on his earliest symptoms in 2019 could have prevented his advanced stage diagnosis. Now, he is a passionate advocate for early screenings, stressing that “early detection could save your life.” His message resonates with viewers, emphasizing the importance of addressing warning signs of cancer without delay.

Faratzis’ story serves as a cautionary tale for anyone experiencing persistent, unusual symptoms. Knowing the warning signs of cancer and acting on them promptly could mean the difference between life and death.

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I almost left after seeing our baby, but my wife’s secret changed everything

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Monica Pop
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After years of waiting, trying, and praying, Elena and I were finally going to become parents. I couldn’t wait for the moment I would hold our baby in my arms, but when that day finally arrived, I was met with shock and disbelief.

“Honey,” Elena said one day, “I think I want to be all by myself in the delivery room.”

Her words weren’t something I expected to hear. Why wouldn’t she want me there, I wondered. But she said she needed to do it alone, so I agreed.

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A couple of days later, we went to the hospital. I kissed Elena at the entrance to the maternity ward and all I could do was wait.

Finally, the doctor emerged, but the expression on his face said something was wrong. As I headed to Elena’s room, my heart plummeted.

I felt relieved when I saw Elena was fine.

She had our baby in her arms, but her usually bubbly demeanor was nowhere to be seen.

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She looked at me straight in the eyes and showed me our baby girl. The little one had pale skin, blue eyes, and blonde hair. My heart dropped. “YOU CHEATED!” I yelled.

“Marcus, I can explain,” Elena said as she tried to grab my hand.

My world spun. Both she and I are two black people, and our child was white.

She tried to convince me that baby was ours, but I couldn’t understand how that could be.

“Don’t lie to me, Elena, this couldn’t be my girl. I’m not an idiot,” I screamed from the top of my lungs.

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The nurses around us tried to calm the situation, but I felt like my heart was being ripped out of my chest.

“Marcus, please take a look at this,” Elena said, pointing to the tiny birthmark on my daughter’s feet. It was the same birthmark my brother and I have – exactly the same.

“There’s something I need to tell you. Something I should have told you years ago,” Elena said, and that’s when I learned she carried a rare recessive gene that could cause a child to have pale skin and light features, regardless of the parents’ appearance.

She said she didn’t tell me before because she believed the chances of our baby being born white were slim.

I started at the baby girl. Her birthmark should have been proof enough she was mine, but I experienced a rollercoaster of emotions I struggled to juggle with.

Elena’s words sound genuine. I trusted her, and soon, my anger was replaced with feelings stronger that any other, that of love and trust.

When we brought our little bundle of joy home, we knew we would face the judgement of my part of the family, but we never assumed their criticism would be so harsh.

Both my mother and brother called me an idiot who was letting his wife fool him, telling me I should face the facts that that baby wasn’t mine.

What’s most, they laughed at the story of the gene Elena carried, saying it wasn’t something real but nonsense.

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One night, I heard the door of my daughter’s room open, so I went to check what was going on. It was my mom, she had a damp washcloth in her hands, trying to rub off my baby’s birthmark in order to show me Elena was lying to me.

That’s when I realized I had it enough.

I told my mom to leave my home. “Mom, you either accept our baby or get out of our lives,” I yelled at her.

Elena was woken up by the screams. She started crying and I apologized for not standing up to her sooner.

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“Marcus, for everyone’s peace of mind, I think we should do a DNA test,” Elena said.

I knew that we didn’t need to prove anything to anyone, but I agreed.

As expected, the results showed the little one was our baby. I was her biological father.

When we showed the test results to my family, they all apologized. Some of those apologies were heartfelt, and others were awkward.

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At that moment, I felt a sense of peace settle over me. My family might be different, but it’s mine, and it’s perfect.

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My new wife insisted I spend my late wife’s savings on her daughters

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Monica Pop
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When I remarried, I was aware my life would change in many ways, but I never expected my new wife to pressure me into spending my late wife’s savings on her daughters. That money was hard earned and was supposed to secure my children’s future, not hers.

For the hundredth time that week, I found myself holding Edith’s photo in my hands. Looking at her face that I missed terribly, I shed tears, trying to avoid my daughters seeing my pain.

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My mom entered the room. “Charlie, it’s been three years, it’s time that you let it go. Your daughters need a father who would be fully present in their lives,” she said. “And what about that woman Gaby from the office. She’s also a single mother, so maybe…”

Before she could say more, I interrupted her. At that point, even the thought of being with someone was distant. I was still in love with Edith, despite the heartbreaking reality that she was no longer there.

However, as time passed by, my mom’s words lingered. Gaby and I started dating and eventually, we got married.

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She and her girls moved in with me and my daughters. We created a beautiful blended family of six. The girls, all four of them, became very close, and things seemed to be working perfectly, until the moment Gaby mentioned my late wife’s savings.

“Charlie, we need to talk about the girls’ trust fund,” she said one day, out of the blue.

“What trust fund?” I asked, pretending I had no idea what she was talking about.

Honestly, I was shocked by my new wife‘s words. I didn’t know she knew about Edith’s savings, and even if she did, it was not something she should have worry about.

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“I heard you talking with the financial advisor. Charlie, don’t play dumb, I know Edith left a huge amount of money for your daughters,” she said.

“That money is for their future—college, starting their lives,” I explained, trying to put a stop to the conversation.

But Gaby insisted that her daughters deserved the same chance.

Listening to her, I couldn’t believe she demanded my daughters’ money be shared with hers.

“Gaby, that money isn’t ours to touch. It’s Edith’s legacy for her children,” I said calmly, trying to keep my composure.

But since Gaby showed she was obviously mad at what I said, I suggested we set up a fund for her daughters with money from our joint account.

“But what about Edith’s money? They should be shared equally to all of our daughters. We are now a family,” she said.

“That won’t happen. Ever. That money was hard-earned, and my late wife left it to MY daughters. That’s not negotiable,” I replied firmly.

Gaby started crying, but her tears wouldn’t make me change my mind.

That evening, one of my daughters asked me if the things between Gaby and I were doing fine. I said I had everything under control and that couple sometimes fight over little things.

No matter the outcome, I remained steadfast.

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My late wife’s savings were her legacy for our daughters and I was determined to protect it no matter what.

When Gaby realized my boundaries were firm, she promised to never mention the savings ever again.

It did affect our marriage in a way, but I protected what was sacred to me, my wife’s legacy and our daughters’ future.

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Ella Bleu Travolta: A look at her diet and why she is vegan

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Monica Pop
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Saturday Night Fever (1977) became an instant hit and was one of the highest-grossing movies ever made, making John Travolta an acting sensation women from every part of the world fell for. What made him even more favorite was his role in the American musical romantic comedy Greese where he played Danny Zuko, the good-looking blue-eyed greaser.

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John, who was born in 1954 in New Jersey, New York, is the youngest of six siblings. He always knew he wanted to become part of the film industry and dropped out of high school to try himself in acting and it turned to be the best decision he could ever made as he became one of the most famous names in Hollywood.

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Throughout the years, he starred in a number of movies and was part of numerous projects including Two of a Kind (1983), Pulp Fiction (1994), Get Shorty (1995) for which he won a Golden Globe, Broken Arrow (1996), Wild Hogs (2007), Gotti (2018) and more.

In 1991, John married actress Kelly Preston. When they met, Kelly was married to actor Kevin Gage. In 2018, she spoke of that marriage and said, ”Well, I was not that happily married, let’s put it that way. I was really with the wrong person.” Luckily, John turned to be the right person for her as the two stayed married for nearly 30 years, until her death in July, 2020 after battling breast cancer for two years.

John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston, circa 1991

The couple had three children together, Jett, born on April 13, 1992, daughter Ella Bleu, born in 2000, and son Benjamin born 2010.

In 2009, John and Kelly suffered a tragedy after their son Jett, who had autism and suffered regular seizures passed away. This crushed the actor. Speaking to US Weekly, he said, “It’s the worst thing that’s ever happened in my life. The truth is, I didn’t know if I was going to make it.”

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John was heartbroken, but had Ella and Benjamin by his side. They were his rays of sunshine and helped him overcome the pain.

Ella Bleu is 24 today and she’s an actress herself. She is known for the movies Old Dogs (2009) and The Poison Rose (2019). “Since I was very little, I’ve loved performing, singing, dancing and putting on shows at home for my family and friends,” she told People.

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“When I have any questions, my mom and dad have the best advice, and that’s amazing… I love that it’s sort of the family business!,” Ella said about her parents. Sadly, her mom won’t see the successes she will achieve in the future.

When Kelly died, Ella wrote a touching tribute to her mom.

”I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you. Anyone who is lucky enough to have known you or to have ever been in your presence will agree that you have a glow and a light that never ceases to shine and that makes anyone around you feel instantly happy. Thank you for being there for me no matter what,” she wrote.

”Thank you for your love, thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. I love you so much, mama.”

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Ella and her dad are very close and she describes him as the most important person in her life and her role model. We hope she will reach his fame as she definitely has his good looks and talent.

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John doesn’t miss a chance to share how proud he is of his girl. Recently, he posted a video of the two dancing and wrote, “My daughter @ella.travolta and I dancing in memory of momma. One of Kelly’s favorite things, dancing with me.” 

 
 
 
 
 
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My daughter @ella.travolta and I dancing in memory of momma. One of Kelly’s favorite things, dancing with me.

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Speaking of her dad and happy working with him makes her, Ella told People, “I always jump at the opportunity to do something with my dad and we always have the most fun doing something together.

“So, hopefully we’ll do something soon again. Maybe another project or movie. I’m always up for that.”

However, besides sharing a very strong bond, Travolta says his daughter is an individual.

“She is her own person.” he told People in 2019. “She is gracious, generous, poised, graceful and gorgeous. I don’t know how she came to be, and I don’t take any credit other than just adoring her…And maybe that’s a valid contribution.”

Besides being an actress, Ella has also tried herself as a model and a musician, and she’s great at what she does.

In 2022, at New York Fashion Week, Ella walked Karl Lagerfeld’s show. The same year, she released her track, Dizzy, which her dad promoted on his Facebook page.

“I’m so excited for Ella, her song, ‘Dizzy,’ is out right now!” He captioned the post.

“He’s really proud, which makes me very happy,” Ella shared with People. “He really likes the style of music as well. He enjoys listening to it and he will show everyone.”

 
 
 
 
 
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In her mom’s honor, Ella, who follows a plant-based diet, recreated Preston’s “Got Milk?” moustache ad from the ‘90s, but hers used a vegan-friendly alternative.

At first, Ella made a decision to follow a vegan diet for just two weeks, motivated by a close friend’s example. She, however, experienced positive results and that encouraged her to stick with it. During this period, she watched several documentaries that gave her a deeper insight into the environmental advantages of a plant-based lifestyle. She was amazed to discover how her choices were directly benefiting the planet.

”It has really been a game-changer in how I feel — overall I have more energy, and I feel great,” she told Greenmatters.com.

Her breakfast consists of something easyly made yet fulfilling, such as toast topped with crunchy peanut butter, a drizzle of agave, and a dash of pumpkin spice seasoning. This provides her with energy for the morning and is the perfect start of her day.

 
 
 
 
 
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Her dad, however, doesn’t seem to be following the diet of Ella Bleu.

“For me, I never try to force or convince someone to go plant-based. I believe (as for any lifestyle choice) it should always be your decision. But I’m definitely always sharing with others the benefits I’ve experienced while being plant-based and also encourage friends and family to try the food, so they can see for themselves — oftentimes they like the vegan versions just as much or more than the regular versions,” Ella says.

When she was still a teenager, Ella looked a bit different, with certain magazines describing her as “chubby.”

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Ever since then, she has undergone a remarkable transformation and the truth is that she’s beyond beautiful, both inside and out.

When it comes to Ella, her father has a lot to be proud of.

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8 subtle signs that someone does not clean their home regularly

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Monica Pop
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Cleaning the home may feel like an overwhelming task for many, but for some, it’s an enjoyable activity that relaxes them. However, no matter which group one belongs to, maintaining a clean home is essential for both physical and mental well-being.

Dusting and collecting pets’ hair regularly leads to reducing the chances of experiencing allergies and respiratory issues.

Clean spaces provide calming atmosphere, while cluttered areas around the house can cause stress and anxiety.

When visiting someone’s place, you can easily determine if they clean their home regularly and thoroughly or they just do a quick superficial tidying before someone announces their arrival.

1. Cluttered Corners

Some of the spots where dust collects the most are the corners, under the furniture, and behind the doors. Those individuals who clean their home regularly would make sure these spots are flawless as much as the rest of their home.

2. Lingering Odors

In an attempt to “hide” the fact that they only clean their place of living superficially, some people use air or room fresheners. These scents mask the odors that come from unclean carpets, their pets, or musty smells. If we clean the place regularly and thoroughly, there is no need of overusing fresheners.

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3. Dust on Various Surfaces

Dust settles on nearly every surface in the home, and that’s something we all know too well. However, it tends to accumulate more on surfaces that are overlooked, such as shelves, electronics, frames, or light fixtures. If you notice dust on such areas when visiting someone home, it’s one of the subtle signs that the homeowners don’t do the cleaning that often.

4. Dirt in Bathroom

If you want to know how clean a person is, check their bathroom. While we can clean the living areas quickly, the bathroom takes more time. Pay attention to soap scum, mildew, mold, and dust buildup around the toilet and shower doors. If these spots are spotless, then the bathroom is truly clean.

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5. Grease and Crumbs

If there is obvious grease build up on cabinets, or you spot crumbs or sticky spots on the counter tops, that means the kitchen has only been cleaned superficially.

6. Pet Hair

Having pet hair all around the place is a obvious sign that the home owner doesn’t pay much attention on cleaning their place regularly. What’s most, having a pet at home requires more work around the home and taking great care of the animal. If the dogs don’t get regular baths or the cat litter isn’t changed as often, they can produce an unpleasant smell.

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7. Dirty Windows and Mirrors

Fingerprints and marks all over the windows and the mirrors do tell a lot about the person’s unwillingness to pay attention to the appearance of their home.

8. Baseboards

Vacuum lines on carpets show that the chore of vacuuming has been done recently. But it is the clean baseboards that reveal that the cleaning was thorough.

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If you invest in regular cleaning of your home, you get to enjoy the benefit of a longevity of your living space.

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High school sweethearts planned to meet in Times Square ten years later — Instead, a 10-year-old girl approached him there

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Monica Pop
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That dance floor represented their entire world. Two beautiful souls in an embrace that was supposed to last forever, and a promise to meet each other ten years later, no matter the circumstances, no matter the happiness or the hardships life would impose on them.

“I don’t want to go,” Sally whispered, as her mascara had smudged from crying. “What would I do without you?” she asked with a breaking voice.

“Sally, studying in Europe has always been your dream. I don’t want to be the person holding you back. You are destined for great things and I don’t want to shrink your world,” Peter answered, secretly hoping she would still change her mind and stay.

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Pulling her closer to him while their fingers intertwined, Peter promised to always be there for her; for the most beautiful girl he had ever seen.

“Peter, promise me you’ll never forget me. In ten years time, meet me at the Times Square.”

“If you get married by then, I’d be glad to hear how happy you are… no matter what, promise to meet me. I’ll be carrying a yellow umbrella.”

“I promise,” Peter said, squeezing her hand. “Ten years from now, on Christmas Eve, I’ll be there, waiting for the most beautiful girl with a yellow umbrella. I’ll be there.”

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These two soulmates’ hearts beat in perfect synchronization. Although they were parting their ways, they knew that some goodbyes are see-you-laters.

Over the years, Sally and Peter remained in touch. But then, her letters stopped coming and Peter wondered what happened to the woman who stole his heart.

No time could change his feelings for her. His love never faded away, it just became stronger and stronger with each passing day.

The thought of meeting her again after ten years filled Peter’s heart with hope.

When the day finally arrived, he knew deep down that Sally would keep her promise of waiting for him at Times Square, carrying a yellow umbrella.

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Peter stood near the towering Christmas tree. His eyes gazed through the crowds, searching for a familiar face and a distinctive laugh that still echoed in his memories.

Minutes turned into an hour, but Peter didn’t get tired of waiting. He knew it was worth it.

Then, suddenly, he heard a tiny voice calling his name from behind.

He turned around and saw a little girl carrying a yellow umbrella. Her eyes wide and recognizable.

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The girl bit her lip, a gesture so hauntingly familiar it stole his breath. Peter froze for a moment, and the girl’s umbrella trembled in her tiny hands.

“I’m Betty,” the girl said quietly, “and she’s not coming.”

“What do you mean? Who are you?” he asked, although he could feel he already knew the answer.

“I’m your daughter,” the girl said, as her green eyes filled with tears.

“My daughter?” Peter barely found the strength to ask. But before the girl could say another work, a man, tall and nicely dressed, and an elegant woman approached.

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“Hi, Peter, we are happy to finally meet you. We’ve heard so much about you,” the woman said.

The man, with a sorrow on his face, said, “We are Sally’s parents.”

“But I don’t understand. Where is Sally? And why this girl claims to be my daughter?” Peter asked, fearing the answers.

It was then that the woman broke down in tears. “Peter, Sally’s gone. She died of cancer two years ago. She didn’t want you to know, because she didn’t want to burden you.”

Peter’s whole world crushed. His Sally was gone – the only woman he ever loved.

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“This girl is your daughter. Sally knew your mom was very sick and she didn’t want to put any pressure on you. But she regretted not telling you that she was carrying your child.”

Peter was speechless. He experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. Grief settled in his heart, but at the same time, he felt a strange feeling of joy because he had a daughter, a part of Sally that was there to stay.

Sally’s dad handed Peter a diary. It was Sally’s. In it, she wrote about the promise she and Peter gave each other about meeting ten years later, and that’s how they learned he would be there, waiting for her.

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Peter hugged his daughter. He held her tightly and promised to never let her go.

She was eager to share with him stories about her late mother, and he was thankful he was given a glimpse of what Sally’s life was like.

Bringing Betty to the States from France where she lived with her grandparents was a long and complex process, but eventually, she moved in with her father. They visited her grandparents twice a year, and Betty became Peter’s world.

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I accidentally picked up my husband’s work call, and the voice on the other end revealed his double life

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Monica Pop
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Julianne’s entire life consisted of juggling between being a housewife, a perfect mother and wife, and a busy volunteer at the local school. Her husband, Raymond, was the breadwinner who was always stressed by his job of a manager at a local firm. Despite her hectic schedule, Julianne did her best to keep everything running smoothly, until she discovered her husband led a double life.

The day Julianne learned of Raymond’s ultimate betrayal was the day her life fell into pieces.

The morning started like any other, with Raymond being in a hurry to leave the house and get at his office in time. The only thing that was different was that he forgot his phone at the kitchen counter.

A few moments after he slammed the door behind him, his phone started ringing like crazy. Julianne believed it was something important that shouldn’t be ignored so she picked it up.

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The words she heard from the woman at the end of the line made her question her sanity.

“Raymond,” the familiar voice snapped. “I warned you! If you don’t get rid of her, I’ll tell everyone I’m pregnant with your child.”

It was Vera, Julianne’s sister, the person who always created chaos in Julianne’s otherwise calm life.

Not only her husband had an affair, but the person he had been cheating her with was her own sister.

Julianne sat on the kitchen floor. Her legs were too shaky to be able to hold her. She opened Raymond’s phone and went through his messages. The words he had been exchanging with Vera felt like a sharp knife. As she was going through the lines, the phone slipped from her hand, hitting the tiles with a loud clatter.

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Raymond was planning to leave Julianne, leaving her penniless, and Vera had the same plane. She was about to divorce her husband, Jack, and start her life over with Raymond at a different country, away from everyone they knew.

Feeling defeated, Julianne turned to the only person who could understand her pain, Jack.

She got inside her car and drove to Jack’s office. The place was quiet, and even his secretary wasn’t there yet. As she walked through the hallway, with her sneakers squeaking against the polished floor, her heart raced.

Wondering how Jack would react at his wife betrayal and double life, she knocked on the door of his office as hard as she could.

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“Come in,” Jack said. He was everything Vera wasn’t; calm, level-headed, and honest.

Julianne didn’t have the courage to say even a word. She just handed Raymond’s phone to Jack while her hands trembled and tears kept running down her face.

Without asking any questions, Jack took the phone and went through the messages. “Goddammit, Vera,” he said under his breath.

It did take some time before Jack looked at Julianne’s eyes and said, “Calm down, we need to make a plan.” He causally took his notepad, opened it, and started writing something.

A bit shocked by his calm demeanor, Julianne asked him, “Jack, aren’t you surprised?”

“Honestly, knowing your sister, even something like this was expected from her,” he said.

Julianne and Jack made a plan to organize a dinner that evening and expose their spouses.

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Gathering courage and trying hard not to reveal her anger, Julianne called Vera and invited her over, telling her to bring Jack. She then called Raymond and told him his sister and Jack were coming. “Make sure you grab some wine, Ray,” she told her cheating husband.

That evening, she and Jack were about to expose their spouses about their double life.

When Vera and Jack arrived, Vera didn’t suspect anything. She acted as casual as ever.

But then, she asked for a glass of wine and Julianne said, “But won’t that hurt your baby?”

Vera was shocked. “What baby?” she asked as though she didn’t know what her sister was talking about.

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At that moment, Jack handed Vera divorce papers, and Julianne did the same.

Both Vera and Raymond realized their plans and lives fell apart.

The story of their double lives spread around their small town. Wherever they went, they felt the weight of everyone’s judgement.

Once the affair was exposed, Julianne and Jack secured a fair settlement for themselves and left their spouses with no assets.

With Jack’s help, Julianne was able to start her life over, without the man who betrayed her by her side.

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A Month Before a Stroke: Know the Warning Signs

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Bryan Seal
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When I found a month before a stroke, your body may give subtle signals that are easy to miss. Recognizing these signs can help prevent a life-threatening event.

Early Warning Signs of Stroke

One of the most common early indicators of a stroke is a transient ischemic attack (TIA), often called a “mini-stroke.” A TIA occurs when blood flow to the brain is temporarily blocked, causing stroke-like symptoms that typically last for a few minutes or hours. TIAs are a serious warning sign and should never be ignored.

Other common early warning signs before a stroke include:

  • Numbness or Weakness: Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arms, or legs, particularly on one side of the body.
  • Confusion or Difficulty Speaking: Trouble understanding speech or slurred words.
  • Vision Problems: Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes or blurred vision.
  • Difficulty Walking: Dizziness, loss of balance, or uncoordinated movements.

These signs often occur unexpectedly and may appear mild at first, making them easy to overlook. However, early action is critical. If you experience any of these symptoms, even briefly, seek medical help immediately.

Prepare for a Potential Stroke

In addition to recognizing the symptoms, preparing for a stroke can improve your chances of recovery. Start by understanding your personal risk factors, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, or a family history of stroke.

Take these steps to prepare:

  • Know the Closest Stroke Center: Research the nearest medical facility equipped to handle strokes.
  • List Your Medications: Keep an updated list of medications to share with healthcare providers in an emergency.
  • Control Risk Factors: Work with your doctor to manage conditions like high cholesterol or hypertension.

Why Immediate Action Matters

This is a medical emergency, and quick action can save your life. Call emergency services immediately if you or someone near you exhibits stroke symptoms. Fast treatment reduces the risk of long-term damage and increases the likelihood of a full recovery.

Conclusion

Your body may send subtle but crucial signals that something is wrong. By recognizing the early signs, such as numbness, confusion, or vision problems, you can act quickly to prevent a life-threatening event. Understanding your risk factors and being prepared ensures you’re ready to handle an emergency. Don’t ignore the warning signs—your health depends on it.

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