During the heyday of the #MeToo movement, a writer who survived repeated childhood sexual assault is on the verge of reaching out for help for the first time. But she's not finding her seat at the #MeToo table -- in fact, she doesn't feel welcome there at all. Somehow this social movement, with inclusion at the core of its platform, is pushing some survivors even farther to the margins. Hear how this survivor has redefined "Me Too" for herself. The article referenced in this piece is "Ugly Face." It originally appeared in The Bollard, a local paper published out of Portland, Maine. Link: http://thebollard.com/2019/02/03/ugly-face/ NOTE: This piece contains strong themes, including sexual assault of a child, and may not be suitable for young listeners.

From her own experience, Joanna Foster supports the parents of children born with deafness. Sofia Saldanha highlights how Foster became involved with supporting other parents, and how deaf culture has become a large part of her life.

While on stage, Dylan Volk has success with his comedy routines, but offstage, finds himself having trouble with social interactions due to a neurological condition. Pamela Cragin explores Volk's life on and off stage, and how the people close to him react to his behavior.
Issue 65, 2008

While on stage, Dylan Volk has success with his comedy routines, but offstage, finds himself having trouble with social interactions due to a neurological condition. Pamela Cragin explores Volk's life on and off stage, and how the people close to him react to his behavior.

Juniper Lesnik explores how the Amistad social club in Portland offers individuals who suffer from mental health issues a place to convene and socialize.

In the city of Rockland, the people know Kendall Merriam, a man who passes out poems to people each week. Kristin Moe documents the Merriam's passion for poetry and how the poems represent the people of Rockland.

With two sons who suffered from Huntington's Disease, Raima Fernald did everything she could to support them. Peter Frick-Wright documents how Fernald cared for her sons before they passed away.

Juniper Lesnik explores how the Amistad social club in Portland offers individuals who suffer from mental health issues a place to convene and socialize.
Volume XIII, Issue 49, 1997

Studying the behavior of lumberjacks, Dr. Marie Saint-Hilaire filmed loggers to understand a neurological disorder known as the Jumping Frenchmen of Maine. Emma Weatherill investigates how neuroscientists have studied this disorder, and how bullying may be the cause of the condition.

Using music as a form of therapy, four individuals with developmental disabilities in Maine formed a band, The Furry Ambers. Emily Forman documents how the band gives the members a way to make their voice heard and speak out about feeling repressed or misunderstood.