“I never wanted pictures taken. I never felt ‘pretty enough’ to fit in.”
‘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
Formerly Homeless Man Crochets 8 Hours A Day For ‘Project Warm-Up’
“I’ve slept in people’s garages, parking lots, back porches. I wouldn’t wish it on anybody. If I can help someone in a small way, I’m 100% 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.”
‘There’s only a 50% chance this procedure helps.’ I was out of options and exhausted. And then my brain surgery failed.’: Mom candidly shares chronic illness, life spent in hospital
“I had a wonderful husband and 4 miracle babies to take care of. I wanted to see them graduate, maybe get married, or even have kids of their own. What if I was just gone one day?”
‘It won’t happen right away, but at some point, your perspective will do a 180.’ Our nurse was spot on.’: Mom shares journey accepting daughter’s Down Syndrome diagnosis
“I write this to the mama who just received a diagnosis they weren’t expecting. To the mama who is holding their baby, loving and grieving at the same time. To the mama in this tough season, I promise it gets better.”
‘I have a quirky confession to make. Today I decided not to head home from work, but to my other home instead.’: Woman shares reminder to ‘make time for places that feel like home’
“When I pulled out, I felt lighter and more centered. I felt more like myself than I have in weeks.”
‘It was the first and only time I’ve ever cried and screamed at a stranger…soberly. I completely fell apart.’: Woman battling infertility finds hope despite obstacles
“Every positive ovulation test felt like a small victory.”
‘Don’t leave her. Please don’t leave her.’ My baby was standing on death’s doorstep.’: Mom of medically complex daughter shares ongoing medical journey
“Dallas Jane Parker entered the world, full-term and full of surprises. She is the feistiest little girl with an incredible fight within her.”
‘I was caught up in the idea of doing everything naturally. I swore I’d never use medication, especially when I was breastfeeding.’: Mom overcomes fear of medicating for mental health while breastfeeding
“When this picture was taken, I was trying to put on a happy face for our family pictures.”