“You told me I was courageous all along, but I didn’t believe you until now—until I felt that courage deep in my bones.”
I Was Ashamed For Needing Therapy, Until My Darkness Became Lighter
‘Scars equal strength.’: Mom empowers toddler daughter to embrace her ‘BRAVE SCAR’ after open heart surgery
“Then it hit me, maybe my scar and struggle was simply to give me the tools to help guide my daughter through the same trials and difficulties. She is beautiful, with and without the scars.”
The Care My Dad Has For My Mom With Dementia Is What True Love Looks Like
“This photo shows my dad’s exhaustion, and yet, it shows where his strength comes from. I was only there an hour, but it was an hour my dad needed more than we know.”
7 Things I Loathe Hearing As A Special Needs Parent
“These are the things that sting.”
‘My dad had other ideas…’: Father hilariously intervenes at daughter’s marriage proposal
“It’s really just his personality.”
From the ashes rose an ‘Ember’: Miracle baby born to ‘hero’ firefighter after devastating wildfires
“Ember embodies the light at the end of the tunnel. The beauty that is still capable despite the pain the past year had brought.”
My Sweet Newborn, I Don’t Want To Lose These Magical Moments With You In My Arms
“Tonight, I think I’ll stay here with you for just a while longer.”
To The Mom Who Fell Short Today
“On the tough days, see yourself through those eyes that look up to you and you will know you’re everything they need, just as you are.”
‘She shows me the beauty of the world. Through heart failure, low glucose, Down syndrome and near death, she smiles!’
“I never pictured myself in such a place with any of my children that I may no longer have them.”
‘These boys are safe, loved and above all, ours forever. We stood in front of the judge. ‘Adoption granted.’ At that moment, all the weight fell away.’: Adoptive mom knew ‘something was missing,’ says ‘faith, infertility’ were not factors
“Older children adoptions are said to have a ‘honeymoon period.’ That wonderful time where everyone is on their best behavior and all is right in the world. Ours lasted about 3 days. People have told me how lucky my boys are to have found us. I tell them they have it backwards. It’s ME who is the lucky one.”