“It will be the greatest gift you’ll give yourself.”
If You Do Nothing Else In 2024—Find Your People
‘The genetic counselor acted as if it was a terrible, awful condition. The specialist suggested termination. ‘We will have this baby, no matter what.’: Mom urges ‘Down Syndrome is something to be celebrated’
“I’m not going to lie, it took my breath away. I do know we will have some challenges ahead, but I also know Riley is a rockstar and she will overcome them all!”
‘It doesn’t have to get ugly if you don’t want it to. You have a choice in who you are and how you love yourself.’: Woman shares important lessons in becoming your best self
“Why is it so much easier to indulge in self defeat than it is to bask in our success? You have the power to change your version of your truth, to be molded by the experiences you inherit and prevail from.”
‘Why not press this conspicuous button and see what happens?’ I’ve never been so scared of a kitchen appliance.’: Mom shares hilarious cooking fail, urges ‘read the instructions’
“When I tell you I almost defecated all over my kitchen floor, I’m not exaggerating. I screamed and flew into the sink. I nearly fell on my ass. My life flashed before my eyes. I sincerely thought my son was going to come out and see me dead on the floor with half the instant pot sticking out of my chest.”
‘I heard from a friend that another was gossiping about me. For the first time, I said I didn’t really care. And I meant it.’: Woman says ‘drown out any noise that doesn’t serve you’ this 2022
“In 2021, I spent so much time apologizing for who I am. This year, I don’t have any resolutions. I don’t have goals. But I have a new attitude that is all about honoring myself. And I hope for this year, you do the same.”
‘How dare you adopt a white baby?!’ We only had the desire to become parents.’: Couple battling male factor infertility build transracial family through adoption, embryo donations
“Me, a black woman, with a black husband, who carried and GAVE BIRTH to twin white and Hispanic babies.”
4 Tips For Conquering Sibling Rivalry
“As a mother to 5 kids, my house has its fair share of quarrels.”
‘I dropped out of college because of the constant pain. ‘I know something is wrong,’ I begged. It was over 90 days since my last period.’: Woman diagnosed with endometriosis, PCOS shares infertility journey
“I wanted nothing more in this life than to be a mother, but he gave me only six years to get my life together. I felt so broken and angry.”
‘It takes a village.’: Tiny homes in Albuquerque are making big waves in the homeless community
“The organization also helps residents transition back into a more stable life.”
‘This is going to be the worst Christmas of my life.’ It was my first Christmas without my son. I didn’t want to leave my bed.’: Military mom shares unexpected, magical Christmas story
“‘Mom, we need to talk.’ When I agreed to support my son’s choice, I didn’t even think of the heartbreak I would feel being thousands of miles away from my only son on Christmas.”
‘If it wasn’t for Charlene, I never would have made it.’: Stranger makes 8-hour drive to delivery room so dad-to-be can witness birth of newborn after flight cancellations, rental car shortage
“He came in and pretty much fell to his knees, put his head on my belly, and was in tears.”
‘I hate grass stains on trousers. Snotty and mucky faces are so gross!’ My parenting pet peeve is that this thread exists at all.’: Mom shares why parenting pet peeves are unfair
“I took note. I thought this was a list of things I needed to abide by. The unspoken rules of motherhood. Secrets I was kindly being told. If I could write a response now, I’d consider adding the following…”
Dear Moms Dealing With Chronic Pain—You Are Not Alone
“The general exhaustion of pregnancy combined with the constant lifting and putting down, feeding of a newborn, and hands-on activities of a growing toddler (like potty-training and cleaning up) can make for an exhausted mama.”
‘Dear Moms, I have a secret for you. You can be BOTH.’: Mom shares beauty of balancing multiple roles, embracing multidimensional personality
“You can be both a hot mess disaster one day and a hostess with the mostest the next. You can be both buttoned up at the office and silly with your friends. You can be chill and motivated. A sugar fiend and health-conscious. A wife and a friend.”
This Photo Was Taken The Night We Found Out Our IVF Round Failed
“Do we want a new house or IVF? Do we want to take a vacation or do we want to do IVF? This is our life and I wish I could just wake up from this nightmare.”
‘Sorry, but why are you letting me know 2 hours before your shift?’ My sister was DYING.’: Woman quits in epic way after boss’s horrifying response to calling out of work
“So many employers don’t see us as having full lives outside of work.”
I Cheated On My Husband, And The Fall From Grace Rescued Me From My Toxic Marriage
“But how do you come back from that? How do you rise from such an ugly, demoralizing, and damaging mistake, to finish the work you set out to do in the first place? These were questions the internet did not have answers to when I went looking 4 years ago, as my life imploded around me.”
‘I was told I was going to die. I went from being a normal teenager to a patient in need of urgent care in 2 weeks.’: Woman shares journey with Crohn’s disease, mission to help others
“I lost 56 lbs. in a month. Every time I moved my head, my vision went black, and I was in so much pain. I threw up vomit drenched in blood. That’s when I knew I was seriously ill.”
I Am Not A Bad Mom – I Am A Mom To A Child With Autism
“For years, comments made me believe I was a bad mom. Her diagnosis was heartbreaking, yet validating. Finally, I had an answer.”
‘This is amazing. You did all this?’: NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo comforts nervous 11-year-old fan in adorable meet-and-greet
“You should never meet your heroes” is a widely known piece of advice, but it’s safe to say Lily disagrees.
‘Anyone know single parents who can’t afford to get their child’s hair done for school?’: Mom eases burden for struggling parents in community by braiding kid’s hair for free
“One girl didn’t speak and kept her head down the whole time. But when we were done, and she saw herself in the mirror, she became a different person. She had the biggest smile on her face.”
‘You made my day.’ Impressed by how hard he worked, I asked to take his photo. He said, ‘Now there will be proof I existed.’: Stranger shares act of kindness for hotel bellhop
“The world is filled with amazing, hardworking Dana’s. When you see one, take a moment to say something. Thank them. Tell them they are doing a great job, and watch what happens.”
10-Year-Old Skips Birthday Gifts, Fundraises Enough To Plant 350 Trees For Climate Change
Most boys would ask for video games or a new toy for their birthdays, but Romario Valentine has a much bigger goal.
Dear Current Body, I Am Still Learning To Appreciate You
“This body is forever mine, full of layers that have built me to where I am now.”
‘I was putting bags in the back of my husband’s truck when I noticed his hard hat upside down on the seat. My eyes filled with tears.’: Wife finds sweet message on husband’s equipment
“I noticed something written inside so I looked closer to see. My eyes filled with tears.”