At 14 I was left to raise my 6-year-old brother until the system tore us apart

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I was just 14 when my brother and I were left all by ourselves. He was everything I had, so I did my best to take care of him as well as I could.

Unfortunately, he was taken away from me and was placed in a foster home, and so was I.

When I turned 16, I started working three jobs while attending night school. Luckily, I was able to rent a tiny apartment. It was the first step towards my dream of reuniting with Samuel again.

Everything felt overwhelming, but I knew it would all be worth it once my brother was by my side again.

During our supervised visits, he would whisper, “When can I come home?” and I’d force out, “Soon,” hoping this time it wouldn’t turn into another lie.

During the final custody hearing, the judge looked at me and said, “Brad, you are simply too young.” But what they couldn’t understand was that Samuel was my entire world.

Francis, the case worker, offered her sympathy. “Brad, I am aware you are doing everything you can, but it’s just not enough.”

Back in my tiny apartment, I sank into the couch and thought of the happy times, when my mother was still alive. We never had much, but at least we had each other. I missed those times and my heart ached with the thought that things could never be the same and that I’d lose my brother forever.

As I was choking in tears, my landlady, Mrs. Rachel knocked on the door. She brought cookies and asked me with a concerned look. “Brad, how’d court go?”

“They want proof I can provide for him, like I wouldn’t starve myself to make sure he’s fed,” I answered as my frustration grew.

“I know how much you love your brother, and I know you’d do anything for him, but the system needs something more solid,” she said as she placed her hand on my shoulder.

“They say my apartment’s too small. He needs his own room,” I said.

That’s when Mrs. Rachel said, “You know what? Fix up the spare room upstairs. Same rent. Just make sure you don’t burn my house down.”

My eyes lit. “Are you sure?” I asked, and she just smiled.

I started working on that room right away. I painted the walls blue, Samuel’s favorite color.

Frances stopped by a couple of days later and said my best option was kinship care.

As I stood in court the following day, I made sure the judge knew how much this meant to me and my brother.

“I might be young,” I said, “but I’ve cared for Samuel his whole life and I can give him a home where he feels safe and loved.”

Samuel’s foster parents were also there, and they also agreed that my brother belonged with me.

The judge needed time to make a decision, but when she finally spoke, she said exactly what I was praying to hear.

“The best place for Samuel is with his brother.”

Samuel, who was sitting in the back row rushed towards me.

That day, we celebrated with pizza. It was the day things finally fell into place.

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5 everyday drinks that can harm your liver like alcohol

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As the second largest organ in the human body, the liver is responsible for metabolizing nutrients and detoxifying the bloodstream.

When too much fat builds up in the liver, it causes a condition known as a fatty liver – or hepatic steatosis – that if left untreated can easily lead to more serious health issues such as fibrosis or even cirrhosis.

These conditions can be reversed if the underlying factors contributing to fat buildup are addressed.

While alcohol is often blamed for liver damage, it’s not the only threat. In fact, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are becoming the most common chronic liver diseases.

According to NIH, “NAFLD is a spectrum of hepatic diseases associated with metabolic and cardiovascular disorders, such as obesity, insulin resistance (IR), hypertension, dyslipidemia and type 2 diabetes (T2D).”

Extensive research state that fat buildup and inflammation are caused by the consumption of sugary sodas, fruit juices, and energy drinks.

These are as bad for your liver as the alcohol.

1. Excessive Fruit Juice Consumption

While fruit juice is considered a healthy drink, consuming it in large quantities can be harmful. Store-bought juice contains high levels of fructose – the sugar processed by the liver. While whole fruits contain fiber, fruit juices do not, which leads to quick and high sugar spikes that put a load on the liver.

Over time, the liver turns the excess fructose into fat through lipogenesis, which eventually leads to NAFLD.

2. Sweetened Tea Beverages

Most bottled or pre-made iced teas contain high amounts of sugar which have the same effect as the fruit juices. When opting for tea, brew it yourself and sweeten it with honey.

3. Energy Drinks

Energy drinks contain lots of sugar and caffeine, as well as herbal stimulants that further strain the liver.

Regular consumption of energy drinks can raise liver enzyme levels. They can also impair liver function and disrupt metabolic balance.

4. Sports Drinks

Sports drinks are high in calories because of the sugar they contain. They also have electrolytes like sodium and potassium, but while day provide extra nutrition for athletes, sports drinks offer little to no benefit for individuals who don’t engage in physical activities. What’s more, they can promote fat accumulation in the liver at non-athletes.

5. Soda (Regular & Diet)

Sodas, both regular and diet, contain artificial sweeteners, which if consumed excessively, lead to insulin resistance and fat accumulation in the liver, especially in people with health risks.

Because they negatively affect your metabolic health, the consumption of soda should be limited or avoided entirely.

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She deceived my granddaughter — and I let her get caught in her own trap

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When my daughter, Meredith, passed away, I was heartbroken — not only because of the pain and grief that settled in my heart from the devastating loss, but also because my granddaughter, Emma, was left without a mother.

Emma’s dad, Cole remarried shortly after. His new wife, Bethany, seemed like a nice person at first, but sadly, she turned out to be a mean woman who didn’t care about Emma at all.

Being well-off, I agreed to cover most of the expenses regarding Emma’s education. In fact, I was there for anything she needed, and that included toys, clothes, you name it.

One day, I got a call from Bethany asking for $1,000 for a Dreamhouse toy Emma wanted. I sent the money right away, along with a sapphire earrings.

My gifts never reached my granddaughter. — Pexels

A couple of days passed by and I didn’t receive a call from Emma to thank me for the gift. When I was finally able to reach her out, she told me she had never got a Dreamhouse toy. However, she did mention her stepmom having new earrings.

Emma also asked why I stopped sending her money and gifts. “Is it because you don’t love me anymore?” she asked with a crying voice.

My heart broke. It was then that I realized that most, if not all, of the money and the gifts I was sending never reached my granddaughter.

When I asked Cole about it, he said I never sent anything. He accused me of lying and told me I was selfish for not keeping the promise of helping him and my granddaughter financially.

When Emma’s birthday approach, I decided to see her, but Bethany said they were going on holiday that weekend. She was doing all in her power to keep me out of Emma’s life while using my money.

Worried for my granddaughter, I bought a ticket and appeared at their home unannounced. I had a bunch of receipts from everything I had purchased for my granddaughter during the time Bethany and Cole were married.

When Bethany opened the door, she was shocked.

“What are you doing here?” she asked, trying to prevent me from speaking to Emma and Cole, but I managed to get inside.

The place wasn’t decorated. No balloons, no cake, no new clothes for Emma. It was as though it was just an ordinary day, not her birthday.

I confronted Bethany in front of Cole, who still refused to believe that it was his wife who lied to him, not me.

When I showed him the bank statement of all the transactions I made in the past six months, he was shocked.

Bethany tried to defend herself, but there was nothing she could do.

She was trapped in the web of her own lies.

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The photograph of a little boy who became one of the most recognizable men today

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A photograph of a little boy went viral after people started sharing it and asking others to guess who that boy grew up to be.

The boy wears a black button-up T-shirt featuring yellow tartan accents on the front panels and poses in front of a beige background.

He is holding his hands together and is looking straight into the camera with a curious and thoughtful expression.

Judging from the clothing and the quality of the photo, it is obvious that it wasn’t taken recently. It is, however, an older photo from a time before smartphones had been invented.

The little boy on the photograph features blue eyes and blonde hair.

After it started circulating online and appeared all over social media, it didn’t take long before people realized the boy grew up to be one of the most recognizable people of today, American President Donald Trump.

“That’s totally Donald Trump,” one Facebook user commented.

A second added: “Looks like a picture of Donald J. Trump!”

“President Trump, his daughter Ivanka looks like him,” commented a third, while a fourth chirped: “Yup that’s Trump!”

Someone else guessed: “Looks like Trump!”

Donald trump, who is a business mogul, returned to Office for the second time after wining the elections on November 6, 2024, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris.

Trump officially began his second term as the 47th president on January 20, 2025, during an inauguration ceremony held inside the US Capitol rotunda due to severe winter weather.

Since most of his political decisions are controversial, including the renaming of The Gulf of Mexico to The Gulf of America, imposing tariffs on nearly every country in the world, planning to deport millions of people who are in the country illegally, and more, some people commented that the boy from the photo became became “the biggest monster that this country would ever see.”

There have also been those who showed their support writing, “Not a monster. I stand with you.”

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Place garlic under your pillow and see what happens

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That garlic offers an abundance of impressive health benefits is a well-known truth. Not only does it add flavor to most of your favorite dishes, but it also helps boost immunity, lower blood pressure, and improve heart health, among other perks.

The health benefits the garlic offers come mainly from allicin, an active compound released when the cloves are crushed or chopped.

While most of these advantages come from ingestion, many believe that having garlic around you – in your room and even in your things – may also offer numerous positives such as improved mood, mental clarity, and even healthier environment.

One belief that has been around across many cultures for centuries is the one that placing cloves of garlic under your pillow helps improve the quality of sleep and protects you from evil spirits.

The aroma of garlic has a calming effect on some people, potentially helping to create a more relaxed environment that provides better sleep.

The scent also helps clear your nasal passages, making it easier to breathe at night, especially if you experience blocked nose, chest, or airways. It also has a soothing effect on the nervous system, which also contributes to better sleep.

Additionally, garlic’s overall health-boosting properties may indirectly improve sleep quality by contributing to a healthier body.

Centuries ago, ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used garlic to protect them from evil spirits and against curses.

Even today, many people believe in the protective powers of garlic and keep it at bay in order to keep negative energy and influences away.

If you want to experience the garlic’s potential sleep-enhancing properties, start by peeling a clove of garlic from the bulb and making a small cut about three-quarters of the way down. Before placing the clove under the pillow, put it in a small mesh bag and zip it.

Each night, make a fresh cut on the same garlic clove and follow the same steps again. After three days of use, change it with a new clove.

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It was late afternoon when 16-year-old Jake walked through the front door holding a baby

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When 16-year-old Jake rushed into the house with a baby in his arms, his mother froze.

“Oh, Jake, whose baby is that?” she asked after barely collecting herself together.

Confused and scared, Jake explained that he found the little one in the park on his way home. The baby was left on a bench, and there was no one else around. He waited for some time, hoping the baby’s mother would appear from somewhere, but when that didn’t happen, he took the baby home.

Jake’s mom, Susan, got scared. “Jake, someone is probably looking for it at this moment. Let’s alert the police.”

Abandoned baby found by a teenager. — Pexels

Two officers appeared at their door in no time. Social workers arrived shortly after.

They asked Jake a bunch of questions he didn’t have the answer to. All he knew was that he couldn’t leave a baby, who was around 5 months old, alone in the park.

The social workers praised him for what he did. They took the baby to the hospital where doctors checked his vitals.

Jake asked if he could accompany them, and they agreed. He was worried for that little soul who was fragile and helpless.

Couple of days after the incident, Jake and Susan paid the baby, whom they named Elliot, a visit at the social center. They were told that the police wasn’t able to locate the baby’s mom and that he would be placed in a foster home.

Teenager founds an abandoned baby. — Pexels

That’s when Jake looked at his mom as though he begged her to take Elliot. However, it was easier said than done. Becoming a foster family wasn’t something that they could just decide on a whim. ‘Let’s talk to Ms. Randall,the social worker. It’s not as simple as it sounds. But if we can do something to help, maybe we should,” Susan said as she rested her arm on her son’s shoulder.

A few days later, Ms. Randall came to their house. She observed the surroundings, jotted down notes, and inquired about their daily life, financial situation, and family habits.

Ms. Randall left with a courteous yet vague smile, telling Jake and Susan that emergency placement was a complex process.

But Jake and Susan didn’t mind the waiting. All they wanted was Elliot to be safe and have someone who loved him and cared for him.

It didn’t take much longer before Susan received a call from the social worker. Seeing the number on her phone screen, she said, “This might be it. Let’s pray Elliot stays with us.”

But it wasn’t the reason why Ms. Randall called them. “Susan, we found Elliot’s mother,” she said.

It turned out his mother was a young woman, only two years older than Jake. She was a single mother who found the care of a baby overwhelming.

However, she realized she made a mistake when she abandoned her baby and wanted him back.

Jake was a bit disappointed Elliot wouldn’t be part of their family, but he was also happy the little one’s mom realized her mistake and did the right thing.

Over time, the social workers set up a support plan for Elliot’s mother, including counseling and housing help. She began rebuilding her life, with supervised visits allowing her and Elliot to reconnect. Jake was also invited to see him.

Eventually, Elliot’s mom found stable housing and asked if Jake could visit occasionally, wanting her son’s rescuer to be part of his life.

Months later, Elliot was thriving and Jake’s life was forever changed by this incredible experience.

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Donald Trump’s shock response when asked whether he would pardon Diddy if found guilty

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Sean “Diddy” Combs is on trial in New York City on federal charges of s*x trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

If found guilty, the musician faces a minimum of 15 years of prison time or a maximum sentence of life in prison.

At the start of the trial, Diddy has pleaded not guilty for the charges he’s facing.

Responding to a question from Fox News reporter Peter Doocy on Friday about his friendship with Diddy, President Donald Trump addressed whether he’d consider issuing a pardon for the rapper.

“Well, nobody’s asked. You had to be the one to ask, Peter. I know people are thinking about it.

“First of all, I’d look at what’s happening, and I haven’t been watching it too closely, although it’s certainly getting a lot of coverage,” the president added.

“He used to really like me a lot, but I think when I ran for politics, sort of, that relationship busted up from what I read.

“You become a much different person when you run for politics and you do what’s right. Our country’s doing really well because of what we’re doing.

“If I think somebody was mistreated, whether they like me or don’t like me, it wouldn’t have any impact on me,” Trump said.

The former CEO of Death Row Records, Suge Knight, suggested Trump could issue a pardon for Diddy if found guilty, The Hill reported.

At the start of his presidency, Trump issued hundreds of pardons, including the ones for nearly all Jan. 6 defendants.

In recent days, the president made headlines with his pardons. Among the rest, he pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted on bank fraud and tax evasion charges.

Trump also issued pardon for rapper NBA Youngboy, sentenced for gun-related charges.

“I want to thank President Trump for granting me a pardon and giving me the opportunity to keep building — as a man, as a father, and as an artist,” the rapper said in a statement.

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Eating these specific 6 foods could ‘reverse’ biological age study suggests

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“You are what you eat” is a popular saying that has been around for a long time. It emphasizes the idea that eating nutritious, balanced meals contributes to a healthier body and mind.

The truth is that the food we consume has direct effect on our physical and mental health and our overall well-being.

A new study suggests that certain foods can contribute to maintaining your youthful looks and even reverse the process of aging.

The study states the difference between real age – the number of years you’ve lived – and biological age, which refer to the age of your cells and tissue.

Biological age can be determined by a person’s lifestyle, and that certainly includes the food consumed.

The study in question, conducted by the scientists from the University of Washington and other institutions, suggests consuming food rich in natural substances called methyl adaptogens in order to slow down your biological age.

They have investigated how the dietary choices influence DNA methylation, a process that regulates gene activity without changing the DNA sequence.

The participants in the study, 43 healthy, middle-aged men from Portland, consumed a plant-based, nutrient-rich diet, exercised, slept well, and reduced stress during an eight-week program.

The results at the end of the program showed that those who consumed more turmeric, rosemary, garlic, and berries, and drank green tea and oolong tea, reversed their biological age to a greater extent compared to those who avoided these natural compounds.

According to the authors of the study, whole grains, legumes, and some dairy products that are otherwise considered healthy were left out of the study’s diet plan because they can cause temporary digestive issues at some people, especially those who don’t usually include them in their diet.

When DNA methylation increases at certain spots in the genome, it can lead to faster aging. But lower levels of methylation in those areas may help reduce or even reverse biological age.

Eating a diet rich in polyphenols—like the Mediterranean diet, known for its health benefits—may help you look and feel younger.

The authors of the study suggest eating dark leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, colorful vegetables, seeds (like pumpkin or sunflower), beetroot, lean meats, low-glycemic fruits, and foods from the methyl adaptogen group (like turmeric or green tea).

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These are as bad for your liver as the alcohol.

My heart broke. It was then that I realized that most, if not all, of the money and the gifts I was sending never reached my granddaughter.

When Bethany opened the door, she was shocked.

The little boy on the photograph features blue eyes and blonde hair.

The health benefits the garlic offers come mainly from allicin, an active compound released when the cloves are crushed or chopped.

Jake’s mom, Susan, got scared. “Jake, someone is probably looking for it at this moment. Let’s alert the police.”

The social workers praised him for what he did. They took the baby to the hospital where doctors checked his vitals.

However, she realized she made a mistake when she abandoned her baby and wanted him back.

Responding to a question from Fox News reporter Peter Doocy on Friday about his friendship with Diddy, President Donald Trump addressed whether he’d consider issuing a pardon for the rapper.

At the start of his presidency, Trump issued hundreds of pardons, including the ones for nearly all Jan. 6 defendants.

The study states the difference between real age – the number of years you’ve lived – and biological age, which refer to the age of your cells and tissue.

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