My husband and I have been taking psychedelics together for 50 years. It's the secret to our long-lasting marriage.

Tech Insider
Louisa Rogers and her husband Barry sitting outside on a street in Sarajevo.
Louisa Rogers and her husband Barry have taken psychedelics together throughout their marriage.

Courtesy Louisa Rogers

I retired at 52. I got bored quickly and decided to go back to work.

Tech Insider
Black and white headshot
Lee Broders wanted to retire early since he had started working at age 16, but retirement turned out to be boring for him.

Courtesy of Lee Broders

I posted about my divorce on Facebook. I quickly learned how important divorce announcements can be.

Tech Insider
composite of Olivia Dreizen Howell's headshot and her facebook post about her divorce
The author announced her divorce on Facebook.

Courtesy of Alexandria Mooney Photography

I'm happy I was an only child. It made me more independent and I got more financial support from my parents.

Tech Insider
Sandrine Jacquot smiling and standing in front of a body of water with sailboats in it.
Sandrine Jacquot is an only child.

Courtesy Sandrine Jacquot

When I had children, my mother-in-law refused to be called 'Grandma,' which confused me. 30 years later, I finally understand.

Tech Insider
an older womans hands holding a new born baby
The author, not pictured, couldn't understand her aging mother-in-law.

Jordi Mora Igual/Getty Images

My ex and I broke up a month before our wedding day because planning was so stressful. I'm never doing it again.

Tech Insider
Woman posing for photo in wedding dress
The author only has a few photos of her wedding dress before her wedding was canceled.

Courtesy of the author

I moved home after college to live with my parents, 3 siblings, and grandpa. It's crowded, but I'm saving money while looking for a job.

Tech Insider
Luke Macy with his family standing in front of the ocean and a lighthouse.
Luke Macy lives with his three siblings, parents, and grandfather.

Courtesy Luke Macy

I was given six months to live at 20. Years later, I'm a thriving college grad with a life partner.

Tech Insider
a woman looking out at the sky
The author, not pictured, was given six months to live.

The Good Brigade

My husband and I have been vegetarian for almost 50 years. We don't miss meat, and we get our protein from beans, chickpeas, and morning smoothies.

Tech Insider
Louisa Rogers and her husband eating dinner in Kızkalesi at sunset.
Louisa Rogers and her husband eat a vegetarian diet.

Courtesy Louisa Rogers

I became a widow after 45 years of marriage. It's been 3 years and I'm still grieving.

Tech Insider
Couple posing for a photo
The author and her husband were married for 45 years before he died.

Courtesy of the author

Subscribe to health-freelancer