“I was in the industrial painting business for about 35 years. I remember working on the bigger tanks at places like Exxon. We would sandblast and then paint them. The toughest part was sandblasting. We used these big hoses, and it was like 110 pounds … Continue readingHis health outlook changes in retirement
“I started having this pain in my breast. It was getting really bad. When I went to the doctor and she felt the lump, she said, ‘You need to get tests done right now.’ I learned that when the radiologist comes out to talk with … Continue readingDespite major health scares, she’s still cooking
“In May 2011, he was in a serious motorcycle accident. The guy who caused the wreck ended up robbing him. He was left down by the bayou, 30 feet from the water. He was unconscious for two weeks in the intensive care unit at Ben … Continue reading‘Doctor said he was nothing but a miracle’
“Living with my grandmother back in Louisiana, I would always be in the kitchen while she was cooking. So I guess it just came natural to me. “I remember being 7 years old, standing on a chair, trying to fix some gravy from scratch. I … Continue reading‘I’m just so determined to make this a success’
“This is my stepson. I’m dating his mom. We’ve been together a few years now. It’s going well. We recently got a house. It’s a pretty big step. Hopefully, we’ll get married one day. “I like the idea of being somebody that he and his … Continue reading‘Somebody he and his sister can look up to’
NameAngel Middleton Age43 How long have you lived in Baytown?11 years Most interesting fact about youI’m almost embarrassed to say it. I’m 43 years old, and I’ve never learned to roller skate. BackgroundI’m originally from Miami, Florida. My family and I relocated to Houston in … Continue readingAngel Middleton: businesswoman overcomes obstacles
“I don’t like to talk about it. It happened 15 years and a couple months ago, and it’s still depressing. Sometimes I don’t feel like a real man. But I am. I just have no desire to be with a woman. It’s been almost 10 … Continue reading‘Sometimes I don’t feel like a real man, but I am’
“Anytime I hear about a suicide, it really cuts me deep. Because I’ve been there. “I don’t think people realize that person fought so hard to try not to do that. They just weren’t strong enough. “I have an acquaintance whose mom recently killed herself. … Continue readingWhen suicide leads to the blame game
“I need people to be OK with talking about their mental health. It’s so stigmatized. People are so terrified of appearing weak. Because it’s a mental thing and not a broken foot, some people feel like they should be able to just power through it. … Continue readingTalking about your mental health is key
“My whole life, I’ve been fat. I kind of think about doing surgery or losing weight, but it just never really takes off. I get frustrated, and it doesn’t happen. It got to the point where going into a restaurant was the most I could … Continue readingKeto at center of her weight loss journey