“I have so much to say, do, and act on. It would be a waste to leave this world prematurely without these messages of love and light.”
‘I’m a Phoenix who rose out of the ashes.’: Childhood sexual assault survivor shares healing journey
How A 40-Foot Fall Left Me Paraplegic And Also Saved My Life
“I no longer wake up thinking about my life; I wake up feeling the life inside myself.”
My Daughter Was Born Still, Then She Gifted Me With Her Baby Sister
“She is the most perfect baby, hand-picked by her Angel sister.”
Sexual Abuse Survivor Shares How Grief And Joy Can Coexist
“Grief is an unavoidable human experience but America has done a bang up job of making a mockery of these uncomfortable emotions while pushing toxic positivity to the forefront.”
A Guide To Writing Sympathy Cards For Bereaved Parents
“When in doubt, send the card. Bereaved parents will always remember who acknowledged their child and their loss.”
‘I felt like an Olympic athlete who had just won the gold.’: Asthma warrior shares how she’s taken back her life
“I was gasping for air, while lying in the grass, but I was sharply aware of the difference in the way I felt… powerful and incredibly proud. It dawned on me at that moment: I am more than my asthma and I have more control than I realize.”
‘The older I got, the more confusing it became.’: Korean-American shares adoption difficulties despite amazing family
“Being adopted is hard and being Korean-American is hard, so having both of those experiences intersect can be confusing and painful at times. Now I’m a lot more open about the ups and downs of being adopted and the reality of being a racial minority.”
‘I learned to hide myself behind drugs.’: Child abuse survivor shares addiction recovery journey
“Abuse at home, bullying at school, and the anguish of mental illness are the seeds from which addiction grows. So before you pass judgment on me, let me show you my roots.”
A Guide To Managing High-Risk Pregnancy
There is beauty in every pregnancy journey.
‘Nothing about this was what I expected.’: Mom shares twin pregnancy journey ending in emergency C-section
“When he came into the room he said, ‘How are you?’ I hugged him and said, ‘I’m so scared.’ I was not ready and my babies certainly weren’t either.”