An Open Letter To Soon-To-Be Stepmoms
“Being a stepmom will change the way you view the world. It will change the way you view humanity. It will change the way you view yourself.”
‘Having her tell us how her heart was broken in half nearly destroyed me. Her biggest wish was to be a sister.’: Mom shares family journey, failed adoption of baby boy
“We spent Thanksgiving with our family who would meet Luca for the first time… and say their goodbyes. When he left, he took a piece of my heart with him.”
Edited By Elizabeth GrowFighting Through Physical Disability To Become Record-Setting Athlete, JonJon Is The Epitome Of Resilience
“Going into his third surgery, he said, ‘Dad, I just want to run someday like the other kids.’ It broke my heart. I knew it would be challenging but told him, ‘We’re going to try, buddy.’”
Edited By Elizabeth Grow
‘Must be abstract or something,’ I thought. I looked at it again, and something at the back of my mind lit up.’: Mother shares how son’s talent in art helps him overcome ADHD challenges
“For ADHD kids, the mountains are larger and roads are often more jagged, but I hope his love for colors can help him find the right path to his destined place.”
Edited By Sonia Beltz
‘At 4 years old, I refused to eat my lunch, hoping it would help me feel better about myself, and it did.’: Woman shares lifelong journey with disordered eating, mental health struggles
“You are not in control of what happens to you, but you are always in control of how you respond. Please keep holding on to hope.”
Edited By Sonia Beltz
I Didn’t Choose Abortion For Myself, But I Cannot Make Peace With Deciding What Someone Else’s Future Should Look Like
“Life isn’t black and white. Life isn’t pro-choice versus pro-life. My story isn’t meant to ask you to change your beliefs. But I hope it can offer you some perspective regarding the complexity of making a life-changing decision.”
Edited By Amanda Doulos
