“Sometimes we’re asked if they’re ‘real brothers.’ We say, ‘They are REAL brothers in all the ways that matter.’”
‘Do you know what you’re getting into?’ We went from empty nesters to a family of 5 in less than a year.’: Couple gush ‘my kids are the best thing about life’ after international adoption journey
‘I just wanted to take a shower in the morning. That’s it.’: Mom’s plea for more personal time is all too relatable
“I awoke to my 2-year-old on top of me, sweaty and smelling of her pee, my middle daughter barging in with tears. I had 10 minutes. 10 minutes to shower, shave, brush my teeth, get dressed, and become somewhat presentable.”
‘While everyone was making funny faces and taking photos, I heard her say it. The R word.’: Special needs mom pushes friends for inclusive language
“The laughter continued from you and our friends for a brief moment. Until you all glanced over at me. I wasn’t laughing. Tears began to fill my eyes and I could barely get the words out.”
‘I can’t live like this anymore!’ I went to court shackled and cuffed. Sean was granted full custody.’: Woman shares addiction recovery story, ‘The other side of the storm is beautiful’
“Our doorbell rang in the middle of the night and I opened the door to 3 guns in my face.”
‘You will never find him.’ It wasn’t like what you see on TV. 7 years later, I saw a match.’: Adoptee searches for birth parents with genetic genealogy, helps others like her
“‘You’re weird.’ I stopped believing adoption was a good thing. If my birth mom said she did not want to meet me, then I would lose my money and not even have access to her name.”
‘The guy I end up with is going to cook, clean, and do everything I do.’ My best friend said I was crazy.’: Woman shares ‘true love’ story with late husband, ‘I had high standards, he met them’
“Flashy clothing, cars, and jewelry all go out of style. Being married to your best friend never does.”
‘His daughter exclaimed, ‘Please, keep me safe!’ My heart melted. ‘Yes, baby girl, I will always keep you safe.’: Woman shares journey to being a step-mom, ‘I cherish their trust’
“I remember being both wary and excited, especially because I had never dated someone with kids before.”
‘What happens when the cute phase ends and the comments and staring begin?’: Mom navigates son’s autism diagnosis
“It felt like an out-of-body experience. I heard the words, but it felt like I was watching myself from up above. Some parents grieve, but I honestly felt RELIEVED.”
‘We could see FEAR in his eyes. His little body was fighting as hard as it could.’: Mom shares son’s asthma diagnosis journey, urges ‘follow your instincts’
“Rory started to deny food and refused any fluids. We began to worry for his life as he continued to worsen and could not stay conscious. Our little boy was slowly crumbling.”
Dear People Pleasers: It’s Okay To Say No If It Recharges Your Soul
“Getting back to the best version of me, not only for me but also for my children, is more important than missing out.”