Adena Delillo

The phrase "It’s Friday—but Sunday is Coming” is a powerful way to describe the most pivotal weekend in history. If you aren't familiar with the story, it can sound like a riddle. But for millions, it represents a journey from the deepest possible despair to a hope that changes everything. In the Christian tradition, "Good Friday" marks the day Jesus Christ was executed on a cross. On that day: Innocence was condemned: Jesus, whose followers believe lived a life of perfect love and...

I’ve been thinking lately about when this all started. When did the low energy and fatigue actually begin? After some soul-searching, I realized the truth: I feel as though I’ve been tired since I was thirteen years old. For most of my life, I looked like the picture of health. I didn’t battle excessive weight; I’m the type of person who could gain ten pounds without it really showing. I looked great... I was just exhausted. I am incredibly fortunate that I’ve never had a major illness or...

Do you remember your very first job? I’m talking about that first "grown-up" role where you felt like you were playing dress-up in your own life. I started mine at 15 ½ through a high school work program. I’m convinced my mother had a "secret summit" with my school counselor to decide my fate. The consensus? "She’s not the college type; let's just give her some survival skills so she can pay her own rent and utility bills." Before I knew it, my transcript resembled a 1960s secretarial...