The heartbreaking backstory behind the 'My Shayla' TikTok sound, explained

What Does “My Shayla” Mean On TikTok? Plus, Where It Comes From

The "My Shayla" Trend on TikTok: It All Started With an Emotional Video From This Entertainer

I pitched my New York Times column “Life, Interrupted” when I was an unpublished 23-year-old, a year into cancer treatment, awaiting a bone marrow transplant. I was excited to write it, but I also knew that when you’re ill, it can be hard to summon the energy to read, so I also pitched a video series. I was elated when the Times paired me with Shayla Harris. Shayla Harris is an extraordinary filmmaker, and I knew her lens would offer a different way in. What I didn’t expect is that I’d see my st