“Our surrogate was just as upset as us and vowed to keep trying until we have a baby in our arms. We had to remember to be grateful we still had 7 other embryos and a chance to try again.”
‘I had no control of the tears. I just felt so defeated.’: Quadriplegic woman shares complicated surrogacy journey, hopes for a baby
‘Michael? Is it for a man?’ At that moment, everything opened up.’: Gay man celebrates Pride by sharing tear-jerking coming out journey
“I had begun to move shame aside. Now, I would need to work very hard to replace it with Pride.”
‘Last week, I ventured back to where I lived 10 years ago. It was all so different.’: Woman reflects on past self during trip home
“The phrase ‘you can’t go home again’ rings true. But not just for locations.”
‘Our goal is to encourage fun and easy giving to connect people, making the smallest act of kindness impactful.’: Inspired by kindness, mom starts charity to encourage giving
“I had spent days watching my daughter, unable to hold her, feed her, or even dress her. I will never forget how the act of kindness impacted my life.”
The Last Child Is The One Most Savored
“The last one makes you soak up the moments a little longer and pick your battles a little better.”
Mom Touched After Kroger Employees Include Autistic Daughters Without Hesitation In Rare Moment
“Neither of those ladies know the girls are autistic. Neither of those ladies treated them differently. They were included, accepted, and loved. Just as they are.”
Dear Ally Moms, Saying ‘I’m Your Mom Now’ To LGBTQ+ Individuals Is Not The Solution
“Please keep being a part of Mama Bears groups and wearing your ‘Free Mom Hugs’ shirts. We do love it and appreciate it so very much. But we know you have your own families and your own lives, and one human can only do so much.”
Sometimes, You Need To Chill Out And Do Nothing
“You are not lazy by doing nothing. You are doing yourself – your mind, body, and soul – a huge service.”
‘Today, I found the best sign while hoping for a miracle.’: Mom touched by chance find while waiting for son’s MRI results
“So, I’m taking this medal as a reminder that miracles happen. And even if the miracle isn’t in the upcoming MRI imaging, maybe the miracle is in the form of a neurosurgeon.”
There Is No Perfect Way To Handle Infertility
“Infertility is complex, it is all consuming, and more than anything else…it is unpredictable.”
‘My daughter said, ‘Can you believe people would remain closeted to their loved ones?’: After 30 years in closet, gay dad embraces authentic self
“I had two young children, a boy and a girl, and lived in a small, conservative town. It was like an anvil hit me on the head.”
‘God says being gay is a sin.’ One girl threatened to tell my parents. I was terrified.’: Bisexual woman opens up on shame and bullying after coming out
“‘It was just a dumb phase.’ I told everyone I lied about being bisexual. No one should be ashamed to be who they are.”
‘We have a teen girl, 13, who recently transitioned into foster care. We think you’d be an excellent match.’: Single woman becomes foster mom, then adoptive mom within a year
“‘Am I really cut out for this? What if I’m horrible at being a parent? Is it ok that I’m a single mom?’ I remember the excitement I felt, only to be followed by fear, self-doubt, and a lot of internal dialogue.”
Adoptee Receives Surprise Birthday Message From Birth Mother He’s Spent Years Desperately Searching For
“I broke down. It was a moment of immense happiness I had been waiting for for so many years, and it came at me when I was least expecting it.”
‘Is my mom ok? Will I ever get to live with her again?’: Woman shares mother’s alcohol addiction, experience in foster care
“Confused and worried, I didn’t understand why she couldn’t just stop drinking. In fact, I posed that question to her. She said, ‘It doesn’t work like that,’ and took another sip.”
‘I felt him slip away from me. I realized it wasn’t his mission, it was MINE.’: Plus-sized woman shares mission to inspire others to ‘embrace their flab’
“I thought maybe if I was skinny that I could find love. But in actuality, I never found love until I loved myself.”
Teacher Starts ‘Inclusive Theatre’ For Special Needs Students To Shine And Build Lasting Friendships
“We became a family. They were crying on closing night because they had to part ways for a bit.”
‘I barely found words to reply. Hot tears streamed down my face. I hung up the phone and dropped to the ground.’: Mom shares how life changed with sons’ Duchenne diagnoses
“Nothing is the same and nothing will ever be the same. Along with the pain however, came something beautifully absent from a life without suffering: the gift of perspective.”
‘At 14, I never felt like I fit in. I really didn’t like myself and had no idea where I belonged. Enter alcohol.’: Woman overcomes alcoholism to become strong, single mom of 2
“Alcohol was a coping skill, a mood enhancer, a party buffer. It was present at every family get together I’ve been a part of. It was normal to BYOB to first holy communion lunches, summertime fires, and every Sunday after 8:30 a.m. mass. We were a drinking family and always have been.”
‘Addiction is not a moral failing, it’s a disease.’: Mom shares emotional journey to get sober and clean
“The morning I received my 30-day sobriety chip, I took another pregnancy test, except this time it was positive. My daughter became my saving grace.”
9-Year-Old Goes Viral For Serious Fashion Design Skills, Proves Kids Are Capable Of Anything
“Kaia has to work hard for every success she gets in school. Harder than many children her age. To have something come so easy to her, and then be recognized for that talent, has done wonders for her confidence.”
‘I got a text, ‘Can’t wait to spend more time with you.’ I never thought someone would be interested in taking on my baggage.’: Stepdad adopts wife’s 3 kids after her abusive relationship
“I was so nervous I could have puked. This could make or break us. ‘Tiffany, this doesn’t change anything. I know what I was getting myself into.’ I knew I was looking at my future husband.”
‘The best thing you can do for your baby is do what’s best for you.’: Pediatrician shares advice for increasing milk supply amid formula shortage
“If you, like me, are inclusively feeding your baby (meaning you are doing breast milk and formula), the formula shortage news may be making you wonder how you can bump your supply up so you need less formula.”
‘I found a little girl I just love and I think she needs to be in our family.’: Mom details unique adoption journeys of her 3 children
“With 6 failed adoptions in 8 years, we were uncertain we’d have any more children.”
‘I couldn’t even take care of myself, let alone the three of us.’: Single mom of twins shares the ups and downs of their journey
“The moment I knew I was pregnant, I knew I got a donor and not a father for my kids.”