“Several years ago, I went through a divorce that left me a single mom struggling to make ends meet, living paycheck-to-paycheck. One day I decided when I woke in the morning, I would not focus on the tiny rental home’s unwanted qualities. I would focus on the bright, soft, beautiful pillows in our small, dark living room.”
How $20 Worth Of Throw Pillows Changed My Entire Outlook On Life
Why Separating From My Husband Was The Best Decision I Ever Made
“I am happy to say that a separation saved my marriage. I learned so much about myself, I healed from a lot of betrayal trauma, and I found my voice.”
‘You did nothing. You deserve nothing.’ The words cut like a knife. I was a stay-at-home mom raising 2 kids, fighting stage 4 cancer.’: Single mom shares divorce, self-love journey, ‘I’ve never felt happier’
“Until one day I realized, ‘Like hell I did nothing!’ I am raising two AMAZING human beings. I kept this house together from the moment we bought it. And I looked death in the face and said, ‘Not today. Maybe someday, but NOT TODAY.'”
‘If you want to be with me forever, why not now?’ There were TWO little beans. Suddenly, he seemed so distant.’: Mom shares difficult decision giving up twins after husband’s affair
“My daughter slipped one day. She told me this woman was in our apartment and slept in the bed with daddy. I knew this is what needed to happen. I had a broken home and they deserved a better life.”
‘Why did you choose open adoption when you don’t have to?’ It shouldn’t have to be ‘either/or,’ it should be ‘and.’: Adoptive mom reflects on unique journey, ‘This little girl deserves the world’
“We entered into the adoption of our daughter the way birth mom wanted – a fully closed adoption. She knew she could not safely care for her baby with the life she was living, but her heart was hurting. In my heart, I knew we needed a plan C.”
‘I hated my life, hated being different. I’d hit rock bottom, to the point where I didn’t want to live anymore.’: Mom survives sexual assault, toxic marriage to find self-love
“This little baby woke up a dormant side of me I had been too afraid to show to the world. I knew then that I couldn’t be the best mom to my child by living in fear. It was time for me to learn to live authentically.”
Why My Door Will Always Be Open For My Mother-In-Law
“As far as I was aware, you hadn’t lost your ability to be an amazing nanna to them overnight.”
How My Ex-Husband And I Co-Parent With The Kids First, Ego Last Formula
“My ex-husband’s mom said, ‘Well, if you’re not technically my daughter-in-law anymore, then from now on you’re my daughter.’ And they have treated me like one since.”
After Fostering 25 Kids, Single Mom Of 2 Adopts 6 Kids
“‘I could never do what you do.’ That’s a phrase I’ve heard countless times, but I honestly wouldn’t change a thing.”
Dear Society: If Your Friend Is Being Cheated On, Please Let Them Know
“If you love your friend, if you want to protect your friend, it IS your business. No matter what.”