LWM Staff Writers
‘I received devastating news about a past student of mine. The kind of news that shakes you to your core.’: Woman describes difficulty of teaching at the poverty level, but how it’s worth it because ‘another child feels safe enough to give you a piece of their heart’
“When I went into the teaching profession, people told me it would be difficult. The state testing will be crushing. The pay will be dismal. But this news? Nobody prepared me for that.”
How Having a Child with Special Needs Can Turn You into a Professional Dancer
“My grace on the dance floor becomes effortless with each day and each new encounter.”
‘My husband deserves the crown’: How my cancer diagnosis changed our marriage
“He’s the glue that binds me to hope. He’s the face I see through my tears every single day.”
‘You accepted a child, a stranger, into your family with the intent on them leaving, knowing the struggles you would face.’
“When we decided to bring a broken child into our home I never knew how much transparency it would bring out in me.”
I Befriended My Childhood Bully
“Kids do grow up. People change.”
‘I know you are scared, but if we don’t do this, you are going to die’: Woman rushed to surgery after surprise pregnancy
“I would like to share my story because I want women to LISTEN to their bodies better than I did. Because not doing so, almost cost me my life.”
When My Father Took His Last Breath, I Lost Myself Completely
“Reach out to your grieving friends. They need you now more than ever.”
‘Three more weeks and we will never have to say goodbye again.’: Man recounts ‘fairy tale’ love story after fiance’s tragic death in car accident
“Dana was different than all the other girls. She had that classic All-American, girl next door quality. I was in awe. We became serious ‘girlfriend-boyfriend’ immediately. Monday night, we stood out in front of her house to say goodnight. We hugged, kissed and talked for 30 minutes. I smiled, kissed her again and said, ‘I love you.’ That’s the last time I saw Dana.”
‘I have never seen a more gentle and kind hearted act.’: World renowned coach helps ‘terrified’ 9-year-old outside of the dojo
“Our 12-year-old daughter, Natalie, was diagnosed with a visual impairment at 9-months-old.”
I Didn’t Bond With My Daughter When She Was Born
“When they put her on my chest, I asked them to take her off.”