“Even as a child, I could feel the stigma permeate into my brain from books and TV shows. I knew this made me weird. I thought I could be like everyone else if I just tried harder.”
‘Make sure she takes it every morning, please.’ I stood back, absolutely mortified. I was the weirdo kid who had to take medication.’: Woman shares life with ADHD
8 Key Tips To Carry Grief
“I began to think of my own death constantly. I’d even envision my own funeral. I’d get upset that I wasn’t going to be there. I want to provide the cushion that my brother couldn’t give me when he died.”
To The New Mom, Staring At Another Positive Pregnancy Test
“When people ask about having kids close in age, I say the same thing every time.”
5 Powerful Tips To Overcome Abuse
“For years, I had every example showing me abuse as how life was supposed to be. So, when I met him, it felt normal. What I should have been saying was that I deserve better.”
It’s Okay To Not Want To Be A Mom Some Days—You Are Not A Monster
“It doesn’t mean we are ungrateful, selfish, or broken.”
‘Why would I be ashamed of something that betters my quality of life?’ This question changed my whole perspective.’: Woman with unknown disability shares her self-love journey
“I never wanted pictures taken. I never felt ‘pretty enough’ to fit in.”
My First Mammogram Absolutely Saved My Life, Yours Could Too
“This is very hard to admit, but I put off my first mammogram for 4 years from the first time my doctor brought it up. I ignored the repeated requests over and over. I’d brush it off and do the, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah… I know, I know.’ Did I ever go? Nope.”
‘She created a series of dolls to give representation to the least represented.’: Mom creates diversity dolls so her daughters can celebrate all differences
“Then something unexpected happened. A person neither of us knew reached out, wondering if they could have a doll made specifically for their niece who had a vascular anomaly. The auntie wanted to show her niece she should be proud of who she is and being different is powerful.”
It’s Here—That Painful Time Of Year Has Arrived
“They plaster on fake smiles during work Zoom calls. They stand quietly in line for their latte, willing back tears. The thought of not seeing their loved one at the holiday table makes them want to scream, punch the wall, or hide under the covers for days.”
5 Important Tips to Become A Successful Single Mother
“I knew then, at that moment watching the screen as her little body fluttered across I was going to do everything in my power to be the mom that baby surely deserved. Becoming her mama was truly what I was meant to do in this life.”