“Because our children need so much from us, that feeling of ‘am I doing enough’ always seems to be at the forefront.”
Autism Mom Guilt Is Real—Here Is What You Need To Know
Loss Is Ugly And Messy, But Grief Friends Make Life So Much Better
“Don’t be afraid to share. Don’t be afraid to say their name. Don’t be afraid to be raw and vulnerable. Because one day, some girl you knew way back when might need you, just as much as you need her.”
I Used To Be The One They Went To For Everything, Now I Watch Them Spread Their Wings
“Our babies will always need us, just as we will always need them. It’s hard to let go, but all the sweeter when they choose to come home.”
Delicious Eczema-Friendly Chocolate Muffins For The Family
“Every time I bake them, the smell in the house gets everyone in the kitchen waiting to eat them. That satisfaction is enough to fill my heart.”
‘I woke up the next day, he was angry with me, so I poured myself another drink.’: Former alcoholic shares recovery journey
“I remember my partner saying, ‘I can’t see anything going wrong between us.’ I replied, ‘I do, my drinking.’ He didn’t seem to grasp that I couldn’t only have a couple of drinks. With me, it was all or nothing.”
Car Accident Survivor, Recent Amputee Shares Newfound Perspective On Life
“It’s been a crazy but enjoyable ride. That’s probably weird to hear. But this amputation really brought a new perspective on life.”
One Of The Greatest Gifts You Can Give Your Stepchild Is The Freedom To Love And Adore Their Mother
“Not only is this vital to their mental health and development, but it is the only way they will ever be able to truly love and accept themselves for who they are.”
‘Selfless and determined, he put his all into keeping me safe.’: Woman finds true love during breast cancer battle
“Nobody can make facing cancer easier, but he makes the rest of my life easier. Joe is an example of all the good in the world.”
Mothers Parent Through The Pain, And It’s Time We Appreciate It
“She is physically ill. Her back is injured from her fluctuating weight throughout her pregnancies. But she wants to be a joy for her children, so healing can wait.”
‘I was leaking salty tears in the parking lot.’: McDonald’s worker shares act of kindness for tired mom
“When she asked me how I was, I told her, ‘Linda, I’m tired.’ And that’s when she said, ‘I got you, Baby.'”
Chronic Illness Warrior’s Guide To Easy Homemade Pesto
“As a mom who struggles with chronic health issues, easy dinner plans are a must.”
‘I am more than my body.’: Eating disorder survivor talks road to recovery, embracing body outside societal expectations
“I’d cry every single day, unable to sleep out of fear of not being able to control my eating the next day. I was afraid to hang out with friends because of how I looked. I returned back to my younger self, inside her room struggling with food. I felt like a total failure.”
‘I needed to be perfect, or be forever miserable as an unloved imperfection.’: Woman shares journey to self love
“I hid behind baggy clothes to blend in, or at least not stand out as badly. When anyone took my photo, I’d put something over my stomach or, if it was a group photo, hide in the back. I was so afraid to be seen. I was so afraid to fully live. All because I’d been taught my worth was based solely upon my body.”
Filipino Mom’s Ultimate Pork Adobo Over Rice
“Now that my grandparents are no longer with us, when I’m in the kitchen making adobo, it’s comforting in a whole different way.”
‘I didn’t want to believe he abused me because I loved him.’: Emotional, sexual abuse survivor shares healing journey
“I was convinced it was my fault. I was the abusive one. Everything could’ve been prevented if I just acted differently. I thought everyone would turn against me and finally realize what I already thought I knew — I was a bad person.”
Breast Cancer Survivor Talks Radically New Outlook On Life, Finding Purpose, & Navigating Post-Cancer Life
“During cancer, I had a theme song and all sorts of support. Once all the dust settled and life was supposed to return to normal, I realized the enormity of what had happened. My life was no longer normal, nor could it ever go back to what it simply was. My identity was now a mish mash of both pre-cancer and cancer, fitting none of the molds.”
How To Recognize Your Child’s Anxiety And Help Them Through It
“Your job is not to fix your child or their problems, but you can let them know you are right there with them and together you’ll find healthy ways to cope.”
‘I got a 9am text from my wife asking if I wanted coffee. Later that day, she was dead.’: Man shares how he turned grief into purpose
“There’s that saying, everything happens for a reason. Well, I hate that saying. In fact, I despise it. It gave me no comfort at all. But the idea I could create something positive from this was comforting. So, that’s what I did.”
From DIY Dresses For Friends To Her Very Own Wedding Gown Brand, This Young Designer Is Reminding Us To Chase Dreams
“My best friends gave me the best support and did everything they could to help encourage me to follow those dreams.”
‘With 1 working fallopian tube and a vasectomy, I couldn’t shake the feeling I was pregnant.’: Mom navigates surprise pregnancy
“I’d just gotten to the freeing point in a mom’s life. You know, where your kids are self-sufficient enough to give you a minute to breathe, to get dishes or laundry done, or even just take a shower without worrying about them. I knew there was no way I could be pregnant. Nor did I want to be.”
‘How am I today? Terrible, thanks for asking.’: Mother candidly shares grief over daughter’s suicide
“To lose a child, in the beginning of her prime, when she had so many dreams to fulfill and so many lives yet to touch, is a journey no one should have to take.”
‘Hearing from her brought tears, no matter where she was calling from.’: Mom shares ‘visit’ from best friend in heaven
“She was there when I needed her, colliding our worlds, even if it was only for a short moment, to show me there are times when heaven really is a place on earth.”
Dear Doctor: Google Didn’t Give Me Hope, You Should Have
“Please do not give us the most devastating information we could get, and then leave us in the dark. Learn to take the time to hold my hand and explain.”
The Size Of Your House, The Number On The Scale, The Resentment Buried In Your Heart—It Doesn’t Matter In The End
“This is a photo of my grandma on her 92nd birthday, just 2 days before she passed, kissing her great, great granddaughter goodbye. What matters, in the end, is that she loved her family. Imperfect, old, ordinary US.”
‘They tried to find the heartbeat. Silence. At that moment, I knew.’: Mom shares story of stillborn daughter
“My eyes still swell when I think about how I will never get to hear her laugh or see her smile. I will never get to put a band-aid on her knee and have magical mommy kisses.”