“He walked in the door, turned the corner, and his face lit up… it was magical. He forgot everything that happened in the hospital.”
‘I’m not sure I will get to meet Santa.’: Boy fighting leukemia gifted magical day to ‘be a kid again’ at North Pole
‘I couldn’t be more proud. I can’t even sign at this point, I’m out of words.’: Deaf football team makes history with consecutive wins
“Deaf people can play sports. Deaf people are great athletes.”
‘He took his last breaths with our son on his chest, and my hand in his hand.’: Woman induces baby via c-section 3 weeks early so terminally ill husband can meet newborn son
“ICU doctors entered my room. ‘Your husband is declining fast. He has a matter of a few hours.’ It was either a c-section right at that moment, or Jb would not have the opportunity to meet our son. Without a question in my mind, I said, ‘Let’s go.’ Some told me they’ll never forget this act of selflessness. Some called my actions brave and heroic. I just call it love.”
‘Tears streamed down my face. I had a decision to make. Stay home, heartbroken, or travel Europe by myself.’: Divorcee shares self-love journey after infidelity
“Since I was a little girl, I’ve had a fear of abandonment, of being by myself. The universe was giving me a clear way to go face it, head-on. So, with the fear of the unknown, a broken heart still bleeding, and no plans in place—I stepped on a plane across the world.”
‘I couldn’t contain my excitement, needles and all. I thought I knew everything I needed. I was wrong.’: Woman remains positive through endometriosis diagnosis, infertility battle
“I didn’t know fear, joy, worry, sadness, and excitement could all coexist.”
I Did Not Feel Back To ‘Normal’ Several Weeks Postpartum—And It’s Time We Talk About It
“The idea it would usher in some kind of return to normal life was one of the biggest misconceptions I had during pregnancy and early parenthood.”
‘Is there any chance Santa is still real?’: Mom says ‘no one prepares you for the first Christmas your last baby doesn’t believe anymore’
“You’ll look at elves and Santa’s cookie plate like they’re familiar old friends you have to say goodbye to. You’ll comb through social media photos and wonder how the cute little girl is a mere days from being an adult. You’ll wonder if you’ve still got what it takes to impress your grown-up kids with Christmas magic.”
I Befriended My Neighbor Of 8 Years, And It’s The Best Thing I’ve Ever Done
“I can’t help but think what I’d have missed out on if I stayed afraid of being awkward.”
‘Dear Santa, please make corona go away,’ two of three of my kids asked on their Christmas lists this year.’: Mom shares touching reminder on true meaning of Christmas
“I had to pre-empt them that, well, you may not be able to deliver. And because of that, I have a new ask Dear Santa, and I hope you will oblige.”
‘What are your hands doing?’ you asked, instead of inquiring about what she wants for Christmas.’: Autism mama urges ‘tis the season to spread awareness’ after Santa makes fun of stimming
“To the Santa who made fun of my daughter’s flapping: my kids have waited all year to sit on your coveted lap. My little girl is seven. This might be the last year she believes in your magic. Next time you see a child like mine—consider it beautiful, not bizarre.”
‘When I look at this photo 10, 15, or 20 years from now, will I remember how old you guys were?’: Mom of 5 shares reminder to cherish every moment with kids
“I don’t have a spare minute to slow down and enjoy it, but I don’t want to miss anything.”
‘Eventually, they fall asleep. Their little eyes flutter and they dream of all the things you did for them. And my god, the hard… it’s worth it.’: Mom urges empathy ‘even those minutes you hate’
“It’s bedtime and I just want to check the f*ck out. I feel the grumble in my throat. The hoarseness as I’m asked for something else. And I wanna scream. But I don’t. Because they’re only kids. And it’s so hard not to be an assh*le to them.”
Her Body And Mind Hurt But Still She Moms On—Because If A Mom Doesn’t Do It, It Won’t Get Done
“There’s always a phone call to make, a load of laundry to be dried, a meal to be made, a snack to be opened, and a bill to be paid.”
An Ode To The Mother-In-Law I Was Supposed To Hate
“I was that rebel woman, struck down by a hard life, almost too independent and broken to be loved. I wanted to hate her because the whole mom thing failed with me growing up, so why would I want one now?”
‘Shh, sit really still. They’re all over you. The grouchies!’ She realized I was being silly and started laughing, forgetting why she was upset.’: Mom shares shifting mood with play and connection
“I know it’s not easy, especially when you’re tired and frustrated… but, it’s worth it when it works. So next time your little one starts spiraling, try plucking those grouchies away.”
Dear Last Born, I’m Sorry My Phone Is Always In Your Face—This Is My Final Chance
“I’m just so desperate to remember every minute of your babyhood, because there won’t be another baby brother or sister in a few years.”
‘I was a skeptic. I’ve never been a huge kid person. It was hard to imagine expanding our family.’: Mom accepts feelings as valid, realizes every pregnancy journey is different
“Couples had tears of joy as they found out they were expecting. I saw women who yearned to be pregnant and tried everything to have a baby. ‘That wasn’t me,’ I thought. Compared to what I saw on social media, I felt like the odd man out.”
Dad Shows Remarkable Compassion To Distraught Driver Who Hit His Daughter
Watch the beautiful moment when this dad overcomes his own panic to comfort someone else.
Years Ago This CEO Took A 90% Pay Cut For His Employees—Now They Are Giving Back
“Listen to your employees, trust them, reward them. They are responsible for a company’s success — not CEOs.”
Another Christmas Goes By Without Her
“We will long for her laughter and her warm embrace that is not felt in our physical state, but take comfort, as we raise our voices and flickering candles quietly singing, ‘Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright.'”
‘Get the red cup, no the blue cup, no cup! Now they want ‘shdkekxj’ and f*cked if you know what that is, but you better find out. Now JUST nuggets, but not the ones you cooked.’: Mom hilariously explains why toddlers are ‘harder than newborns’
“I once read an article that newborns are harder than toddlers. After having three newborns who chewed off my nipples and didn’t sleep, I have something to say about that. You’re wrong.”
‘When will this nightmare ever stop?’: Photographer shares stunning portraits of senior before Oxford school shooting
“Capturing her in all her innocent happiness as she was about to enter her senior year of high school, is now in stark contrast to the unimaginable horror she’s experienced. I hope someday soon, she will be back in the saddle riding Blaze in endless fields of flowers.”
‘I didn’t think anybody cared anymore.’: Woman brought to tears by Amazon driver’s reaction to surprise appreciation gift
“Be kind. Some days, like this day, it’s literally all we need.”
‘Just 17 years ago, days before Christmas, I walked into a NYC store and found the best gift I could ever purchase for myself.’: Mom shares sweet reminder of true meaning of Christmas
“Each morning, while sipping my mug of hot tea, I am gently reminded this is all Christmas in my house really needs. This tree is not the one that fills me up.”
21 Smart Questions To Expose What Mutes Your Happiness
“We pretend if we block our ears, look away, and don’t speak a word of our true feelings, this suppression will solve our challenges. Muting is not resolution.”