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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.”
Dear Newly Adopted Son, Our Family Picture Isn’t Complete Without You In It
“If you could see inside my heart, you’d see there’s no measuring cup in all the world big enough to hold my love for you.”
6 Tips To Stay Sober This Holiday Season
When you have crystal-clear memories of all the festivities to look back on, memories that aren’t blurred or dimmed by booze, you’ll be so grateful that you stayed sober through it all.
30 Conversation Starters To Get You Through The Holiday Season
Avoid uncomfortable situations and foster strong connections that will last well into the new year.
Man Gifted Army Blues In Honor Of Veteran Friend’s Dying Wish
“Family and friends joined us to see the ‘unveiling’ of a uniform that had become so much more than a uniform. It had become a testament to strength and dedication, but mostly it was a story of continued love.”
I Woke Up One Day With An Incurable Chronic Illness (Gastroparesis)—Here’s How I Found Hope
“I write my story to give hope and strength to those fighting battles.”
Dear Husband, Thanks For Showing An Abuse Survivor What True Love Looks Like
“I met you in your truck, clothes torn, nose bleeding, and my body covered in cuts and bruises. I remember telling you, ‘I’m fine!’ Instead of leaving, you loved me the way I deserved to be loved.”
‘Mom, is Charlotte still dead?’: Mom shares life and loss of daughter with special needs
“The words felt like a knife to my heart. ‘Yes honey, she’s in heaven now.’ Lincoln got excited and asked, ‘Are we going to be the best sisters ever?’ I reassured her, fighting back tears, ‘Honey, you already are.'”
‘My concerns were not listened to or valid.’: Endometriosis warrior shares journey to proper treatment
“A diagnosis is not a magic label that makes things better but it does allow you access to treatment options that may not be open to people who do not have a formal diagnosis.”
As A Mom Of Diagnosed Kids, ADHD Is So Much More Than An Inability To Concentrate
“It’s often thrown around loosely as a joke of some sort.”