“I remember screaming, ‘This can’t be happening. Why is this happening?’ After five consecutive losses, we were stunned when we got the call: We were going to go from a childless home to two babies born less than six months apart!”
“I Kept Screaming, ‘Why Is This Happening?’: After 5 Losses, We Went from Childless to 2 Babies in 6 Months”
If You’ve Overcome These 9 Challenges, You’re Living a More Resilient Life Than Most
Resilience isn’t innate; it’s a skill developed through experience. According to Dr. Lucy Hone, co-director of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience, “Resilient people don’t bounce back from adversity; they move through it with purpose and strength.”
Let’s explore how these 9 challenges can shape you into someone more resilient than most.
Why Heartbreak Feels Like Real Pain: The Psychology Behind Healing After Love Ends
When we experience heartbreak, it can feel as painful as any physical wound. And that’s not just a metaphor—research shows that our brain processes heartbreak similarly to physical pain. In many ways, losing love is like facing a real, tangible loss, one that can leave us grappling with a profound sense of emptiness and hurt. …
Everyone Dies Twice (The Day We Take Our Final Breath And The Day Our Legacy Ends)
“I lost the most important and influential person in my life, my dad. A little while ago, his legacy came to fruition as I was standing in line at a grocery store.”
I Fled The Country To Find Purpose, And Unexpectedly Came Back With A 14-Year-Old Son
“When his Mama showed up on my doorstep, with a small garbage bag of clothes and a toothbrush, asking me to take him in and show him how to be a man with a future, I told her no. For so many reasons, there was just no way that I could assume this role…but my heart had already said YES!”
I’m The Woman Whose 99.6% Effective IUD Failed
“I stare down at the gadget in my hand in complete and utter shock. Two pink lines stare right back at me. Ever the optimist, this is unexpected. Not just unplanned, but actively planned against. Lady Luck, you wicked beast!”
The Greatest Gift My Grandfather Ever Gave Me Was Time
“Death has a way of bringing about a sudden (and fleeting) burst of clarity, and I’ve found myself there for the last 48 hours.”
From Grief To Hope: The Extraordinary Journey Of How My Miracle Daughter Came To Be
“Every year, I sit and reflect on the miracle of Isabel Avery Hernandez.”
I Loved My Daughter Enough To Let Her Go
“Someday, we will all be reunited.”
How To Navigate Family Estrangement During The Holiday Season
The holiday season is typically a time of joy and family togetherness, but for those experiencing family estrangement, it can evoke feelings of sadness or guilt.