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Photographer Rejoices Mothers’ Stretch Marks, Scars In Gorgeous Gold Dust Project

“Many women have spoken about their guilt towards disliking their bodies, but then their gratification to have their scars and marks, because at the end of the day, their bodies have done absolutely miraculous things of bringing a baby into the world.”

Strangers Help Teen Get Home After Parkland Shooting

“I look up and the troopers, without hesitation, are opening their wallets and handing over their credit cards.”

‘This is me, at the peak of my postpartum depression.’: Mom’s candid photo captures the depths of her ‘mind-altering’ postpartum depression

“I told my family that I wanted to die, I wanted to end my life. I was in so much pain, nothing seemed to help it.”

Dad’s Daily Lunchbox Notes For Daughter Give Inspiring Lessons For A Lifetime

“My lunch table came to expect these notes. As soon as my friends and I sat down to eat, they’d look at me expectantly to see what pearls of wisdom my dad provided.”

‘As soon as I looked down, I saw it in my baby’s face. ‘Well what is it?!’ I totally forgot we didn’t know if it was a boy or a girl.’: Mom discovers baby has Down syndrome after dramatic water birth, ‘She is perfect’

“I knew that something was different. As soon as I looked down, I saw it. I saw it in my baby’s face. I thought to myself… my baby has Down syndrome.”

‘I had no idea if I could love or be loved again.’: Grieving wife thanks new boyfriend for stepping in as dad, loving daughters ‘fiercely’

“Not once has he looked at me or any of our kiddos and said, ‘Your grief is too much.’”

Great grandfather smiling while embracing newborn baby

Emotional 108-Year-Old Grandpa Meets First Namesake

“As he held my son, he kissed his head and said over and over again, ‘You don’t know what this means to me. You don’t know what this means to me.'”

Heartbreaking account of ‘perfect’ rainbow baby’s suspected sudden infant death syndrome

“Our world came crashing down around us. I saw him pale and staring at the ceiling blankly. I grabbed him and there was no reaction from him.”

Parents paint motivational art in 5th grade bathrooms to spread kindness after Florida shooting

“I hope that our parents’ random act of kindness inspires many other schools to do the same. Our kids can always use an extra boost of happiness and joy.”

‘I wanted to do something extra special for my wife.’: Husband does ‘dudeoir’ photo shoot for cancer-stricken wife to ‘lift her spirits’

“To be told she had cancer, was just a huge shock.”

Today, My 16-Year-Old Son Told Me He Loved Me For The First Time

“I’ve been longing to hear those words since he came to live with us when he was our scared 7-year-old foster child.”

Parents overjoyed to learn they’re having twins after infertility struggle

“Do they both have heartbeats?!,” the worried mom asks after receiving the news.

HERO TEACHER: ‘Knock it down or open it with a key. I’m not opening the door’

She protected those kids every second. She refused to let her guard down.

HE HELD THE DOOR OPEN: Medal of Heroism awarded to JROTC cadet killed in Florida school shooting

The slain students — Peter Wang, Alaina Petty and Martin Duque — are receiving the medals for their performance during the shooting which “involved the acceptance of danger and extraordinary responsibilities.”

Dad Creates Whimsical Photos Of His Kids, And The Result Is Pure Magic

“Fortunately, I have the great luck to be the father of a handful of natural talents.”

‘We were soulmates. She was my rescue dog, but really she rescued me.’

“She saved me, more than once, she saved me… little by little I was able to find joy in life again.”

‘We don’t have art at our school, so I try to do little projects here and there.’: Teacher encourages students to draw ‘anything that makes them happy’ on her dress

“I think it’s a great creative outlet for students.”

Grandma gets ‘dolled up’ for Pepsi-themed 76th birthday cake smash after hospitalization 

“It was very important to me and my family to celebrate her birthday to the fullest this year. Grandma has always been there for everyone.”

Old woman with dementia getting haircut from barber

Man Sacrifices Career To Help Soothe Dementia Patients With Old School Barber Shop Experience

“At the end of my day, I know I have given these men my all. This makes me feel happy and that I have done something worthwhile.”

Daddy surprises his daughter with a ‘real date’ to show her ‘how a man is supposed to treat a lady’

“I never had the perfect daddy figure in my life! But I can honestly say I broke that cycle with my child.”

Teacher proudly stands next to her Black History Month artwork

Teacher’s Insanely Awesome Black History Month Decorations Go Viral

“I wanted to do something special for my students to inspire them… also while drawing attention to the arts in school.”

‘Love, not DNA, truly makes a family.’: Birth mom wipes adoptive mom’s tears as she holds son for the first time

“The wait was long, but the love was instant.”

Flight Attendant Gives Mom ‘Priceless’ Moment To Breathe By Soothing Upset Toddler

“I didn’t get her name but I’m sure someone knows who she is. To that flight attendant, thank you for your kindness.”

HERO STUDENT: 15-year-old praised for taking bullets to protect classmates from Florida school shooter

Anthony Borges was shot five times as he heroically put himself between the gunfire and his classmates.

‘You now have to worry, and even prepare, to take a bullet for our kids.’: Mom’s gripping open letter thanks teachers after school shooting

“I’m sorry so much has fallen on you. It’s unfair. All of it. So much stress, so much worry, so much anxiety, so much thought process that already goes into your daily grind. I cannot imagine how this all feels to you right now.”

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