LWM Staff Writers
‘I saw my opportunity’ 29-year-old HERO James Shaw takes down naked Waffle House gunman
“I remember thinking he is going to have to work for this kill. I had a chance to stop him and thankfully I stopped him.”
7 Things I Learned About Living Because My Baby Died
“The only time you know you have is right now. Are you using it to create more of what you want?”
I Lied To My Students Today, Because State Testing Is An Awful Burden To Place On Them
“There is a dirty little secret that most people don’t know. But ask a Title 1 teacher about it, and they’ll nod.”
Why I Love Down Syndrome
“We all need that beautiful reminder that the best version of ourselves and our greatest gifts lie on the outside of our comfort zone. I can proudly say this is mine.”
‘I was crying my eyes out, rocking back and forth, my body shook in terror’: Autistic man shares incredible experience with airline
“I was still shaking and crying, but this time I was crying tears of thankfulness.”
‘More than a device to watch videos. A way to help James communicate.’ Boy with Autism touched by act of kindness at Apple store
“There are no words to accurately describe how grateful I am he took the time to ‘meet us right where we were.’”
‘Every baby should be loved and have the opportunity to truly live before they die’: Terminally ill children adopted by selfless woman
“I want them to be in my arms when they die. Held, peaceful, and loved to the very end.”
9 Times Kind Teachers Changed Their Students’ Lives
“It was the first time I ever felt special.”
10 Things Every Postpartum Mama Should Know
“It’s okay to forget when you showered last or heck, choose sleep OVER showering.”
‘We didn’t want to separate siblings.’: Couple take in scared sisters after 65 homes turn them down
“We only wanted infants. We were young, infertile, not experienced, and weren’t ready for older kids.”