“Some say, ‘If you don’t want the baby you should just put ‘it’ up for adoption.’ As if putting ‘it’ up for adoption is the easy thing. As if pregnancy leaves no scars. As if once the child is born, she could move on as if nothing ever happened.”
‘I was 15 and pregnant. No one ever asked my boyfriend any questions. No one ever gave him dirty looks at the store.’: Teen mom advocates for right to choose ‘with love, support, and help for ANY decision’
‘Hi, this is your OB calling. I have your genetic results.’ Tears flowing, I realized my ‘pregnancy hormones’ were actually a premonition.’: Mom to son with Down syndrome vows to spend rest of life ‘shouting his worth’
“‘We will do this. This is our baby and we will love him no matter what.’ As we exited the car, I saw parents holding the hands of their little girl. She turned around and smiled at us and I saw SHE had it too. Tears flooded my eyes as I realized God was already showing up for us.”
This 16-Year-Old Ballerina With No Arms Is Proof Anything Is Possible With Hard Work
“She has reached levels of success in the dance world budding artists can only hope to accomplish!”
‘Pretty impressive you can sleep in the middle seat.’ Little did I know I was sitting next to my future best friend and biggest fan.’: Woman shares chance encounter love story, urges ‘follow your intuition’
“Talk to strangers on planes, buses, boats, subways… maybe even on the ski lift. I’m so grateful I didn’t go back to sleep and instead took the random opportunity to talk to a stranger on a plane.”
‘She was there in the toughest times of my life.’: Grandma’s sweet reaction to finding out she’ll be moving in with grandson
“Now I get to take care of her in the final years of her life.”
‘My daughter, AKA the hardworking student who loves her team and school, texted me ‘I’m sad’ two weeks into the school year.’: Mom to college athlete urges ‘you are worth so much more than the sport’
“It was going in a way no parent wants their kid going – not eating accurately and counting down the days of when it’s over. It was a curveball out of nowhere.”
The Most Important Way We Can Love Our Children Is To Love On Our Spouse
“Because if our marriage is hurting, our whole family will be sick.”
Your Life Did Not End When You Became A Mother—You Were Reborn
“The days will go and come. You will watch sunrises and sunsets. And before you know it, these weary days will be long gone. And all you will be left with is the reminiscing.”
‘Your cancer is aggressive.’ I replied, ‘Great, so am I.’ I was the youngest one in the oncology suite by 30 years.’: Breast cancer survivor celebrates three years cancer free, ‘I chose not to let fear define me’
“I was flooded with support, but also stories of ‘my aunt had it and she died’ or ‘my sister’s friend had it twice and she’s great now.’ I didn’t want the pink-washed version of cancer. I didn’t need you to tell me to write my kids goodbye letters. My story was different.”
This Teacher’s 3-Word System To Help Students Through ‘Bad Days’ Is Empathy At It’s Finest
No matter how big or small, there are moments where we could all use a little grace.
I’ve Been Searching For Her Lately—The Old Me, The Old Jeans, The Old Lifestyle
“I’m confused why people tell me to enjoy every moment. I’m confused by when I talk about how hard motherhood is, I always feel the need to tie it up with a ‘but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.’ I’m confused how some days I can feel like a lioness, and others a chameleon, still trying to fit in.”
From Misfortune To Treasured Tradition: The Charming Story Behind Europe’s Must-See Giant Pumpkin Exhibition
“From what was seemingly a devastating event for the Jucker family, was born a special tradition enjoyed by millions, and a legacy of creativity, ingenuity, and success.”
‘Trying on old clothes, I caught myself pointing out all my flaws in the mirror. Then I saw Rosy’s reflection watching me.’: Mom vows to practice body positivity for daughter
“My daughter is watching and listening. She hears me when I say negative things about my body. She can tell when I feel self conscious.”
Special Needs Mom Shares Tips For Creating A More Inclusive Halloween For All
“We can all help create a more comfortable Halloween environment.”
‘You were the size of a poppy seed when I fell in love with you, barely a blip on the ultrasound screen. In an instant, I knew life would never be the same.’: Mom shares sweet ode to daughters
“I never believed in the notion of love at first sight, but when they first laid you on my chest and I looked at you through the tears, I knew it to be true. Unconditional, infinite love. When you are old and gray, and I am older and grayer, when the world has long stopped seeing you as a baby, I will look at you and still see the one I rocked in my arms. And I will love you.”
‘We have a birth mom in labor. Might you be interested?’ It hadn’t been 2 days since the crippling news. ‘Could this be it?’: After two failed adoptions, couple adopt baby boy
“I logged onto Facebook to find a message from a woman I didn’t know, claiming the expectant mom had told her she’d be placing her baby with them. Within weeks, I received a dozen more emails from different families claiming the same thing. Our dream suddenly became a nightmare.”
‘Our doctor suggested IVF. Everyone around me was doing it. But God called us here.’: After infertility, couple pursue embryo adoption
“Chris and I sat down and had many conversations about pros and cons, but truthfully, I didn’t need a list of pros and cons. All I needed was my heart to guide the way.”
Albino Elephant Calf Caught In Trap Steals Hearts With Inspiring Recovery
It wasn’t long before the other elephants fell in love with her too!
The Quiet Time Fuels Her Heart In A Way That Sleep Can’t
“There’s a magic in those quiet hours, whether they happen before the sunrise at 5 a.m. or late at night after 11 p.m. Because when a mom tucks reluctant children into bed, her day is just beginning.”
‘I was addicted to Coca-Cola and takeout food. At my worst, I was having five 12-hour meltdowns a week.’: Woman with Tourette’s Syndrome becomes supporter for others with disabilities
“‘When I’m older, I’m going to be just like you.’ Only 7 years previously, I hated that I was so different. I didn’t see the point in living when I was always going to be a burden on my family. Now, I’m an inspiration.”
‘How could I have been so selfish for getting pregnant?’ At 18, there was someone growing inside of me.’: Teen birth mom shares emotional adoption plan, ‘I knew they’d never go a day without being loved’
“The rush to the bathroom every morning, the little kicks in my stomach, the constant embarrassment – it was a lot to deal with at such a young age in such a small town. The guilt was eating at me. Then I found them. A picture of a couple and 2 tiny pairs of shoes underneath a sign reading: waiting for you.”
How Crafting Helps Develop Fine Motor Skills In Children
“Children depend on these skills every day in school and throughout life.”
‘Are you scared?’ ‘Yes,’ he said, ‘But mostly of leaving you.’: Widow shares emotional last moments with dying husband
“I recorded this conversation on my phone. It was one of the very last exchanges we ever had.”
‘I was a privileged girl looking for accolades to make me feel good. Foster care broke me of this mentality.’: Woman shares how becoming a foster mom changed her
“There was always another phone call. There were always more children. There was so much brokenness, and even if people offered praise of us being foster parents, it didn’t fix anything.”
Therapist Shares 6 Ways To Support Your Grieving Friends Long Term
“As a society, we do a great job in the initial days following a death. But our support often quickly fades away, leaving our friends who have suffered the loss of their loved one to suffer yet another loss — the loss of their support network.”