“‘Mom, we need to talk.’ When I agreed to support my son’s choice, I didn’t even think of the heartbreak I would feel being thousands of miles away from my only son on Christmas.”
‘This is going to be the worst Christmas of my life.’ It was my first Christmas without my son. I didn’t want to leave my bed.’: Military mom shares unexpected, magical Christmas story
‘If it wasn’t for Charlene, I never would have made it.’: Stranger makes 8-hour drive to delivery room so dad-to-be can witness birth of newborn after flight cancellations, rental car shortage
“He came in and pretty much fell to his knees, put his head on my belly, and was in tears.”
‘I hate grass stains on trousers. Snotty and mucky faces are so gross!’ My parenting pet peeve is that this thread exists at all.’: Mom shares why parenting pet peeves are unfair
“I took note. I thought this was a list of things I needed to abide by. The unspoken rules of motherhood. Secrets I was kindly being told. If I could write a response now, I’d consider adding the following…”
‘Dear Moms, I have a secret for you. You can be BOTH.’: Mom shares beauty of balancing multiple roles, embracing multidimensional personality
“You can be both a hot mess disaster one day and a hostess with the mostest the next. You can be both buttoned up at the office and silly with your friends. You can be chill and motivated. A sugar fiend and health-conscious. A wife and a friend.”
I Quit My Job After My Supervisor Guilted Me For Calling Out Of Work Because My Sister Was Dying
“So many employers don’t see us as having full lives outside of work.”
‘I was told I was going to die. I went from being a normal teenager to a patient in need of urgent care in 2 weeks.’: Woman shares journey with Crohn’s disease, mission to help others
“I lost 56 lbs. in a month. Every time I moved my head, my vision went black, and I was in so much pain. I threw up vomit drenched in blood. That’s when I knew I was seriously ill.”
I Am Not A Bad Mom – I Am A Mom To A Child With Autism
“For years, comments made me believe I was a bad mom. Her diagnosis was heartbreaking, yet validating. Finally, I had an answer.”
‘This is amazing. You did all this?’: NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo comforts nervous 11-year-old fan in adorable meet-and-greet
“You should never meet your heroes” is a widely known piece of advice, but it’s safe to say Lily disagrees.
‘Anyone know single parents who can’t afford to get their child’s hair done for school?’: Mom eases burden for struggling parents in community by braiding kid’s hair for free
“One girl didn’t speak and kept her head down the whole time. But when we were done, and she saw herself in the mirror, she became a different person. She had the biggest smile on her face.”
‘You made my day.’ Impressed by how hard he worked, I asked to take his photo. He said, ‘Now there will be proof I existed.’: Stranger shares act of kindness for hotel bellhop
“The world is filled with amazing, hardworking Dana’s. When you see one, take a moment to say something. Thank them. Tell them they are doing a great job, and watch what happens.”