What it feels like

In an industry that fixates on perfection, Jenifer Ringer developed an eating disorder by 16. She discusses her uphill battle with food, body image and dealing with harsh critics.

Alanna Banks kept her terrifying battle with panic disorder a secret for more than 30 years. But once she started talking, she couldn't stop.

At 41, Anne Gingras learned she had autism, a neurological condition that can be detected in children as young as two. Now she has a new understanding of herself and her past.

Chloe* was 22 years old when she was diagnosed with MRKH syndrome. She finally understood why she never got her period, and was forced to contemplate the future. Years later, she reflects on the effect it’s had on her life.

After 26 months of chemotherapy, Aviva Rubin’s rare form of lymphoma is in remission — but only temporarily. Relapse is a certainty.