“I wish I could turn back time and tell myself that I am enough and do not deserve this.”
An Open Letter To The Newly Single Mother—You Are Strong Enough
My House Is Filled With Black Santas As A Foster Mom—Here’s Why
“When it comes to the spirit of Christmas and what the spirit of Santa is all about, it should not be about race. It’s not about black or white.”
As A Mom Of Diagnosed Kids, ADHD Is So Much More Than An Inability To Concentrate
“It’s often thrown around loosely as a joke of some sort.”
‘One minute you’re changing diapers, next you’re tossing car keys.’: Mom shares embracing teen years through nostalgia
“Time is a funny thing when you are a mother.”
How To Co-Parent Like A Pro During The Holidays
“While divorce and coparenting typically carry a negative connotation, as a co-parent it’s our job to flip the script.”
My Autistic Son Is Smarter Than The World Gives Him Credit For
“He will have his high school diploma before he is 17, because we never gave up.”
Dear Stepdaughter: I Am So Glad You Are Growing Up
“I am so proud of the young woman you have become. To know that you want to follow in even just a few of my footsteps is all I could ever ask for as your stepmom.”
Why I’m Celebrating Christmas Early This Year
“The rest of the neighborhood is still sprinkled with jack-o-lanterns, but my walkway is lined with red and white-lit candy canes. Because this thing is happening with my kids. They’re getting bigger… fast.”
Single 24-Year-Old Adopts Siblings Born Addicted To Drugs
“The birth mother called. She was pregnant again and didn’t know what to do. ‘Would you consider adopting this baby?’ I almost fainted. I questioned it, but once I met Rosy’s sibling all my doubts and fears melted away.”
‘These kids are my own, no matter how they came to me.’: Mom shares foster care journey, sibling adoption
“This roller coaster of foster care is the craziest, most unusual ride I’ve ever done. But I cannot imagine doing anything differently.”