“I have half a heart, which means twice the fight. But you better believe I will live a whole life.”
‘The end is in sight, prepare to say goodbye. If she makes it through the night, it won’t be a quality life.’
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.”
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.
“There is a dirty little secret that most people don’t know. But ask a Title 1 teacher about it, and they’ll nod.”
‘We love Down syndrome’: Pregnant mom embraces ‘awesome’ Down syndrome experience
“We would take all of our children enhanced with extra chromosomes. The extra cuddly, melt into your arms kind of babies.”
‘The one that could’ve been’: Remembering how heartbreaking foster care is
“The words weaved together to create a tragic image. Seven homes. RAD. ODD. Lying. Stealing. Aggression. Violence. Impossible to place. Group home. And, finally, a small girl’s simple request: I want a mom with blonde hair.”
‘I don’t think I’ve ever known exhaustion in the same way a mom does’: Dad reacts to being a mom for a day
“Any other husbands reading this, I urge you to do the same… I’m willing to bet dollars to donuts that the real momma in your household is just as exhausted.”
Mentally strong kids have parents who refuse to do these 13 things
“Give up the bad habits that rob kids of mental strength.”
‘This complete stranger was my angel on earth’: Grateful mom searching for AIRPORT MYSTERY MAN who ‘insisted’ he help her family
“I’d love to offer a proper thank you and let the world know how amazing this man was for my family. A complete stranger didn’t have to help me, but he did with an open heart. I’ll never forget him.”
‘My biggest regret in life’: Mom’s heartbreak after infant suffocates on teddy bear in crib, goes to sleep ‘with the angels’
“I hope my little princesses’ tragic story can save someone else’s baby’s life.”
