“Once you start looking for yourself outside of motherhood, you may find you may not even be the person you were before becoming a mom. It can feel like you are discovering an entirely new person, but it’s an opportunity to meet yourself all over again.”
‘When I became a mother, it enveloped my entire being. 4 1/2 years ago, I began rediscovering myself.’: Mom of 4 reflects on self-growth in motherhood
‘We sat and listened to another doctor tell us how sorry they were, and how my child wouldn’t amount to much.’: Mom urges daughter with Down syndrome is ‘nothing to be sorry about’
“These were doctors, medical ‘professionals,’ speaking to us. They know about what they’re talking about, right?! Well sometimes the people who should know better, don’t.”
‘How are you?’ 2 weeks postpartum, she forced a smile and said ‘okay,’ but I could see tears gathering in the corner of her eyes.’: Doula shares PSA new moms need love and support, not flowers
“The house was full of cards and bunches of flowers…dead ones. When I mentioned all of the gifts she said, ‘Yes, people have been so kind.’ ‘Hmmm,’ I thought. ‘They might have been kind, but they’ve also been completely thoughtless.'”
‘Blended does not equal broken.’: Mom recounts beautiful blended family, co-parenting journey
“Suddenly what once felt like my biggest failure, was actually our biggest blessing.”
Your Spouse Doesn’t Have To Worship You, But They Do Have To Choose You
“They don’t have to spend every paycheck on you, but they should spend their free time with you. They don’t have to bring you flowers every day, but they do have to encourage you to bloom.”
‘Your baby’s left hand is missing his fingers.’: Mom shares discovering son’s limb difference, power of support community
“When I saw Weston’s hand and put my finger in his tiny palm, I knew I was the perfect fit to be his mom.”
‘My body ripped through open space with ease, I took off over the hurdle, and BAM! I collapsed.’: Track athlete details overcoming Achilles injury during lockdown
“I was confused initially. Why was I on the ground? Why was the hurdle unmoved? I swore I heard the impact of something, but I didn’t feel it. Not at first. It wasn’t until I stumbled towards the hurdle it dawned on me that that sound I heard reverberating, the sound I thought was me hitting a hurdle, was actually the sound of my Achilles–snap.”
‘I was 15 the first time I took an opioid. I was scared to death to ask for help.’: Man shares journey with opioid addiction on National Fentanyl Awareness Day
“Twelve-year-old kids are dying after their first dance with this devil. It doesn’t have to be this way.”
‘I honestly thought my eyes were playing tricks on me.’: Mom of daughter with limb difference shares acceptance journey, support community
“I held her during my ‘golden hour’ and quietly cried small tears from the corners of my eyes. Guilt consumed me.”
Don’t Let Constant Worry Sacrifice Your True Peace—Here’s Why
“Control isn’t real. But peace is.”
‘You’re JUST getting here?’ We took the long way.’: Mom urges families to enjoy the journey
“We drove along at a snail’s pace. But we talked. We laughed.”
‘Wait, no, I take it back. I want him back.’ My mom was gone, and my dad just joined her.’: Daughter candidly shares two-parent grief journey
“Losing one parent is terrible, yes. Horrible, devastating, one of the hardest things I have ever had to go through. But no one prepares you for losing two.”
5 Tips For Cherishing Motherhood—Even On The Hard Days
“Some days I’m exhausted by the messes, the arguments, and the constant work it takes to be a mother. Motherhood is easy to cherish on the good days, but what about the days where you feel depleted?”
5 Tips For Embracing The Power Of Intentional Motherhood
“Intentional motherhood is about choosing to live the life you want, not the life you think society expects of you. It’s a wonderful way to live, if you ask me.”
‘Everything will be alright. You have me now.’: TikTok star travels 628 Miles to tell suicidal teen he is not alone
“As he got closer, he saw me and was shocked. He just kept saying, ‘Oh my god, I can’t believe this is really happening!’ I gave him a big hug and felt his heart racing.”
‘She didn’t hesitate. Only 4 years old, she said, ‘Yes, I want to help him.’: Mom shares son’s MPS1 journey, sister’s bone marrow donation
“When they brought Olivia’s bone marrow into the room, there was a very intense presence knowing we were about to witness our daughter’s cells and our son’s become one right in front of our eyes.”
‘Soulmates In The Form Of Best Friends.’: Young BFFs Tearfully Embrace In Surprise Reunion After Over A Year Apart
“Jarrod isn’t a very emotional child, so him crying when we hugged Josiah really got me.”
Taking A Little White Pill Every Day Makes Me A Better Mom, And I’m Not Ashamed To Admit It Anymore
“I gave every bit of myself to my babies and my family, and I was vehemently lying to myself about my mental health for the majority of my adult life. Until a few months ago when I walked into a doctor’s office, sat on a crinkly white sheet, and cried alligator tears.”
‘Maybe if I lose weight, he will regret all of this.’ I was motivated to get my revenge body.’: After heartbreak, woman embarks on self-love weight loss journey
“My intentions weren’t the best in the beginning. But slowly that changed: now it was about ME.”
Joyous Video Of Blind 3-Year Old Boy Taking First Steps Shows Disability Does Not Define Anyone
“It’s always exciting for your baby to learn to walk. But watching your child with a disability learn to walk? Nothing can describe it.”
You’re Allowed To Feel Joy, Even If Mother’s Day Is Complex
“You may be blessed to have children. You may be fortunate enough that your own mom and grandma are still nearby. Or, you may feel all alone, drowning in your own tears and pain.”
My Abortion Saved My Life—Think Of Me When You Say You’re Pro-Life
“I am crushed by the words used by pro-lifers. When you say you want to take away a woman’s right to choose…. remember my story.”
Motherhood Is In The Tiny Details
“It’s knowing what time to roll sleepy kids out of bed and who wants mayonnaise and the exact location of those lost shoes every single time. It’s keeping track of picture day and our turn to have the class hamster and which Saturday to bring soccer treats. It’s remembering favorite colors and favorite meals and shoe sizes. And if the tiny details of childhood matter to them, then they matter so much to me.”
‘Your daughter is so lucky to have you.’ If people knew my story, they’d realize I’m the lucky one.’: Single mom shares foster daughter’s adoption journey
“My husband of 7 years told me he didn’t want kids. I was utterly shocked and confused. We had already started saving for their education. I contemplated my choices, none of which were part of my plan. Divorcing someone I loved didn’t seem fair, but life without a family didn’t make sense to me.”
‘Some moms cook elaborate meals and some teach their kids to make microwave Mac and cheese.’: Mom shares reminder ‘there is no second place’ in motherhood
“They’re both awesome. Because all of us, every single frickin’ one, is trying.”