The Tragic Story of a Mother Who Chose to Be the “Ugliest Woman” to Save Her Children Mary Ann Bevan suffered the harsh reality of societal judgment. She was a mother who made an unimaginable sacrifice for the sake of her 4 children. Bevan’s tragic tale is a testament to the lengths a mother will go to for her babies. In this article, read about the selfless act of love that left an indelible mark on history. Her early life and short-lived happiness Mary Ann, born in 1874, grew up in East London with her family and 7 siblings. After completing her medical studies, she became a nurse. Later, she married Thomas Bevan, and the couple enjoyed a happy life together. How the sickness crept in After getting married, Bevan began experiencing abnormal growth, facial deformity, and migraines. These symptoms are indicative of acromegaly, a disorder c...
A Viral S*x Cr!me That Shocked a Nation: The Victim’s Story This is the first in a three-part series looking at a single sexual assault that became a viral sensation in Mexico—and its many surprising results. TIJUANA, Mexico—Just over a year ago, on International Women’s Day, as it happened, I was sexually assaulted in broad daylight in Mexico City. That day I officially became The Victim. What happened on March 8, 2016, sparked a shocking and bizarre series of events that would threaten to destroy my career, my reputation, and everything I’d worked so hard to build. It would force me to flee the country I called home, and alienate me from Mexican society. At times it left me feeling ungrounded in reality. But it also helped spark a revolution of sorts. I’ve spent the last few months wondering how to tell this story, and debating whether I even should. Truth be told, I’d like nothing more than to never revisit this, for the country to forget, and for me to finally move on with m...