“We recently took our children to Disney World – along with his girlfriend, her ex-husband, and their child. This is our party of seven, because there is no rule book on family.”
‘I met my husband at 23, zero doubts leading into our marriage. Until I realized I was gay 14 years later.’: Lesbian mom shares divorce, blended family journey after coming out, ‘I’m beyond grateful’
‘Your results are ready.’ I clicked the email, braced myself for it to say ‘boy.’ PINK confetti lit up the screen.’: Woman welcomes first daughter after 5 sons, 3 miscarriages
“The second you see that plus sign, you’re already planning what life will look like with this child. You imagine who they will look like, what they will grow up to do, even the details of their wedding plays in your head. Myself and countless women know the reality of having this taken away in an instant.”
‘I am tired.’: Special needs mom urges ‘this massive weight of motherhood, it’s always with me’
“It’s the weight of the next doctor appointment. It’s the weight of new diagnoses added to our plate. It’s the weight of remembering which specialist follow-up is due in which month at which hospital. It’s the weight of am I doing enough for her, what more should I be doing, and why do I feel so alone while I am doing it all?”
‘I’ve never had the gift of birthing a baby, but I can’t imagine feeling any closer to my daughter.’: Single mom shares international, special needs adoption journey
“I carried her everywhere, held her at every meal, slept with her on top of me, and showered with her in my arms. She wouldn’t take no for an answer. Just as if I carried her in my womb, she was learning my voice, reaching for my touch, and studying every detail of my face.”
‘His super gentle, older cat bit his ankle harder. We were all beyond grateful to Emma.’: Intuitive cat saves grandpa from early death
“She NEVER bites him, ever. It just blew me away.”
‘It’s me, Mommy! It’s me!’: 2-year-old Encanto look-alike cannot contain her excitement
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‘Sometimes, I’m the mom who doesn’t make her kids clean their rooms.’: Mom urges ‘it’s okay to let your house look lived-in’
“I walked past that pigsty and just kept on walking. 99.9% of the time, you’re going to see dirty dishes in the sink, half-drank water bottles everywhere, dog hair all over the furniture, and clutter. A whole heaping of it.”
‘In the last minutes of her first senior year game, she screamed in pain as she fell to the ground, her ACL torn.’: Daughter’s inspiring journey to appreciating life despite ‘the change of the sails’
“She had big plans for this year. She was in talks with many college coaches about playing for them the following school year. And then, BAM. With one unfortunate soccer play, her life changed dramatically and instantly.”
‘They say a lot of things. They say mom should listen. But she doesn’t.’: Mom’s beautiful description of mindful parenting, despite criticism
“Imagine being two. Everything feels big. Everyone tells mom that it’s terrible. Everyone says it’s best to ignore, be strong, be firm. But she doesn’t.”
‘You’re going to ruin your life. A child needs a mother AND father. What man would want a single mom?’ I didn’t listen.’: Single mom shares international adoption of ‘perfect mini me’
“Any baby in an orphanage is blessed to have one parent rather than no parent at all.”