“My bad experiences and thoughts partly outweigh the rest, but I always get out of there stronger.”
How I Live My Best Life Despite Having Epilepsy
How I Found Strength As A Mother To A Child With Genetic Epilepsy
“Despite all the challenges and in face of all struggles, there is so much love in our house.”
What It’s Really Like Adopting Internationally As An LGBTQ+ Couple
“We’ve enjoyed our life as a couple and we are excitedly anticipating being a family.”
8 Life Lessons My Dad Taught Me Before He Died
“Thank you, Dad, for sharing with me wisdom that will forever be tattooed on my heart.”
My Quest To Change The Foster Care System
“10 years, 9 kids, 1 grandson later, and I’m still fostering. This is not about me, my feelings, or my needs.”
How My Life-Threatening Car Accident Forced Me To Get Sober
“Alcoholism is a progressive disease. It wants you alone, in a room, dead – simple.”
The Challenges We Faced Adopting As A Gay Couple
“Society has moved forward, but old-school stereotypes remain ever so present.”
How I Found Comfort In My Identity As A Chinese Adoptee
“My experience of being adopted has been an emotional roller coaster. I will always wonder where my birth family is, but in the end, I will always be thankful.”
How Being A Mother Became My Greatest Accomplishment, And Greatest Sacrifice
“I always knew there would be multiple versions of my children. What I didn’t consider is the many versions of myself parenthood would require me to be.”
9 Unplugged Hobbies To Try In 2023
With our lives so intensely focused on technology, there is a huge need (and benefit) to discover no tech hobbies.
How Becoming An Adoptive Mom Helped Me Find Self-Worth
“It’s messy, beautiful, and heartbreaking on all levels, and it is the identity I am proudest of.”
How I Honor My Late Father Through Holiday Acts Of Kindness
“This calendar is a way to honor the manner in which my dad lived every day of his life.”
How To Support Small Businesses This Holiday Season
“They need us and we need them to keep our communities alive.”
Why I Love Being A Single Foster Mom
“If I had to go back and do it again, I wouldn’t change the lessons I’ve learned, the stress I’ve had, or the current uncertainty to make life easier.”
How A Few Kind Words Made Me Feel Seen In My Darkest Hours
“Tell people the impact they have on your life. Let them know what they mean to you. Because maybe the day you tell them is the day they most need to hear them.”
Why I No Longer Strive To Be Pretty And Thin
“I was smart, athletic, and funny but the only thing that mattered to me was being pretty and thin.”
5 Self-Care Tips For Managing Chronic Illness
Self-care is an important and essential part of staying well.
8 Tips To Conquer Travel Anxiety
I have decided I will no longer allow my worries to hold me back from enjoying the adventures this incredible world has to offer.
Give Yourself The Gift Of Being Present This Holiday Season
“Take a minute to linger and look at the lights as we drive home. Have dessert together after dinner. Read just one more Christmas story. Stop always thinking about the next thing.”
How I Found Sobriety As A Special Needs Mom
“My only regret is not getting sober sooner.”
How To Practice Manifestation And Gratitude Every Day
“You can’t just wish for something and expect it to happen.”
5 Tips For Conquering Single Foster Parenting
Foster parenting is not easy, but it is the most rewarding experience I’ve ever had.
An Open Letter To The Newly Single Mother—You Are Strong Enough
“I wish I could turn back time and tell myself that I am enough and do not deserve this.”
My House Is Filled With Black Santas As A Foster Mom—Here’s Why
“When it comes to the spirit of Christmas and what the spirit of Santa is all about, it should not be about race. It’s not about black or white.”
‘The most unlikely teacher.’: How our dog taught me to love my mother unconditionally
“Over the twelve years I knew him, Mikey taught me much about life. And today, he taught me about loss.”