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A woman laughing near the sea. – Photo credit: via Alina Rossoshanska /Pexels

Health, Mental Health

Woman publicly embarrasses herself 30 days in a row to overcome intense fear of rejection

Tod Perry

9/12/2024
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026