“At 8 years old, our beautiful daughter Natalie already had this idea that the bigger the clothes number, the less value she had. The bigger the number, the less food she ate. The bigger the number, the more she won’t have friends. My mama heart broke into a million tiny pieces.”
Mom Shares Reminder To Teach Body Positivity During Back-To-School Shopping After 8-Year-Old Breaks Down For Being ‘Fat’
Dear Postpartum Moms, It’s Okay If Loving Your Newborn Doesn’t Come Naturally
“I remember feeling broken, wondering why they sold me motherhood in such a beautiful and shiny package, only to discover later that it was a mirage.”
‘If we were THAT ready to adopt, why not a different baby in need of a family?’: Mom details Down Syndrome adoption journey
“The voice on the other end was saying, ‘Congratulations, Mama!’ I truly cannot remember another word of that life-changing conversation. My head was buzzing.”
‘I’m sorry, Ms. Salerno, your results came back as cancer.’: Woman shares breast cancer chemotherapy, mastectomy
“I would have never even gone to the appointment or the mammogram if my mother did not get the diagnosis A WEEK BEFORE MINE.”
‘A suicide is like a pebble thrown in a pond. The waves ripple outward.’: Mom details reality of suicide loss, ripple effect of grief
“It is estimated that 115 people are exposed to a single suicide, with 1 in 5 reporting this experience had a devastating impact or caused a major-life disruption. We need to bond together.”
I Hope You Remember The Good Times, Not The Mom Who Wasn’t Feeling Up To Getting Dressed
“I hope you remember everything I did was to be the best mom I could. Your mom was never meant to be perfect. She was just meant to be yours.”
‘Foster care is like being on a tilt-a-whirl ride.’: Mom candidly shares difficult reality of foster care
“As the ride comes to a temporary stop, you exhale and shake your head to get it to stop spinning. You climb off, regain your legs, and get back in line to ride again.”
‘I stared at my doctor, a deer in headlights, completely naked below my ribs.’: Woman hilariously shares awkward OBGYN encounter
“Next time you’re at the OBGYN hiding those undies under your shirt, you’ll think of me and my pink paper bolero jacket and laugh.”
Daughter Becomes Full-Time Caregiver For ‘Best Friend’ Mom With Schizophrenia
“There isn’t a day that goes by that I regret it. I gave her a purpose and now she gives me a purpose.”
‘I think your tiny twin saved her sister’s life.’: Mom shares twins’ miracle survival through Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome
“His first opinion was to terminate baby B to give baby A a better chance. He was so flippant and casual with the idea of ending her life; I’m not sure I heard anything else he said. We immediately let him know we would not be choosing one baby over the other, and we needed to hear the other options.”
Dear Friend, I’m Sorry I Didn’t Return Your Call—I’m A Busy Mom Trying My Best Not To Fall Apart
“I see you. I care for you. I love you. But sometimes, my best isn’t enough for this fast-paced life.”
‘I am a Mama, but my daughter is dead.’: Bereaved mom launches social media movement to uplift grieving parents
“It became apparent to me very early on this was not something you can move on from. I had to make a decision. Do I follow the ‘rules’ of grief the way society has so neatly outlined and put into a box? Or do I take the time to sit in my grief, acknowledge her, and let her consume me until I am no longer afraid of the shadowy parts of my soul? I chose the second option.”
‘How can a black daughter go to white gay men!?!’: LGBT adoptive dads in mixed-race family raise awareness about discrimination
“We are not going anywhere. We are here, dammit. LGBT families deserve dignity, respect, and the chance to live like you.”
Grieving Dog Owner Touched After Kind Mailwoman Acknowledges Her Grief
“I was surprised she even recognized me outside the context of my driveway. But she did. And she took a chance by letting me know she sees me.”
‘I begged God to turn back time and give me a redo.’: Stepmom shares faith journey through marriage, blended family difficulties
“On my wedding day, I became a full-time, 7 days-a-week stepmother. Almost three weeks later, not thinking it scientifically possible, I got a faint positive on a pregnancy test.”
5 Sobriety Apps To Help You Abstain From Alcohol
“The path to sobriety is not easy, but it’s so worth it! Finding good resources and a community to support you along the way will be so important in your success.”
Why You Can’t Relax Without Guilt: A Guide To Embracing Your Value Beyond Titles, Work, & Your Ability To Give
“You are enough even when you can’t produce or give or perform. Even when you need a break. You are enough just by existing.”
‘We noticed a golf ball-sized lump on our little baby’s neck.’: Mom details lymphatic malformation signs, symptoms, and advice
“When Hunter was about a week hold, we noticed his breathing seemed raspy and louder than it should be.”
POTS Warrior Talks Medical Gaslighting, Finding Community, & Living A Joyful Life With Chronic Illness
“The doctor said I looked fine and told me ‘plenty of patients’ would want to be me. He refused to refer me to another hospital, discharged me, and told me to just ‘try some yoga.’ Within 24 hours, I developed an infection; my stomach was in so much pain I couldn’t breathe. My body was getting weaker by the minute.”
10 Relationship Workbooks To Help You Improve Your Partnership
“If your relationship needs a bit of a tune up, and you want to try improving things on your own, relationship workbooks can be a great resource.”
‘Good people still exist.’: Woman shocked after kind stranger returns lost wallet full of important document days later
“The person who found it probably doesn’t know the importance of what he did. This letter and act of kindness didn’t only make my day, but my whole year.”
Dear Mom Sitting Across From Me, Thank You For Making A Special Needs Mom Feel Less Alone Today
“We may only share shy and cautious smiles on the outside, but on the inside –in our hearts–we share this journey.”
‘I chose love. This life was just part of the deal.’: Army wife shares advice on how to navigate ‘deployment’ relationships
“I get to call myself an Army Wife, not just because I married into this life, but because I have taken full control of it.”
‘I want to clean up the toys, but the mess makes it seem like they’re still here.’: Dad of 3 opens up about co-parenting struggles
“It is by far the hardest thing I have ever had to go through.”
‘Please check on your loved ones every chance you get.’: Mom of daughter lost to suicide urges others to ask questions
“‘What did I miss? Was there anything I could have said or done?’ I’ll never have an answer on this side of heaven from my loved one, but I want YOU to never have to ask that question to yours.”