LJ Herman is a former editor at Love What Matters and lives in Colorado. LJ is a concert, ticket and technology enthusiast. He has seen the Dave Mathews Band over one hundred times and counting.
‘Mom, I want to give you a taste of how much love I have for you’
“Last night, as I was cleaning up our kitchen after dinner, I noticed my youngest daughter rooting around in the pantry.”
‘Raise good men. Raise strong women. Please. The world needs them, now more than ever’
“Rise above it and be an example.”
‘I did not feel like it was my decision to decide whether or not Brayden had the strength to live. Brayden would decide that.’
“Whether it be a high risk pregnancy, a child fighting in the hospital, cancer, genetic disorders, depression, anxiety, etc. there is HOPE.”
I’m A Great Mom—I Just Yell A Little
“Just know I probably have a good reason.”
‘His life isn’t going to be what you planned’: Mom receives long-term diagnosis after meningitis
“He had meningitis. He started having seizures.”
I Wasn’t Ready For The Mental Load Of Motherhood
“Did you ever guess you’d grow so tired your heart would physically ache? I didn’t.”
‘She couldn’t get out of her bed for 6 months.’: Salon employee’s incredible act of kindness for woman battling depression
“I changed someone’s life today and I’ll never ever forget it.”
‘His skin is as fragile as the wings of a butterfly’: Mom’s heartbreaking account of son’s rare skin condition
“He gives us a reason to love and believe in hope.”
Dear Infertility—You Are Part Of My Story, But You Don’t Define Me
“It is because of you that I have a greater understanding of what hope really is.”
‘I called 47 homes today. Can you take her in?’: Teen’s gut wrenching plea to stay with foster parents who feel like ‘mom and dad’
“I’m sorry for being bad. I want you to keep me and my son.”