“I am proud of Robert’s classmate for asking this question as well. He simply asked a question regarding something he wasn’t sure about in an appropriate manner.”
‘Mom, a boy in my class asked me if Olivia has autism.’: Woman shares proud mom moment, advocates for education
‘I never for one second in my life thought I’d meet someone worthwhile on a dating app.’: Woman shares tips for online dating success after meeting current fiancé
“I used to think dating apps were the bane of my existence. Fast forward 7 months later, I am engaged and my kids are the happiest they have ever been.”
‘Browsing the Target aisles with my mask on, a stranger approached to point at my ‘Faith Over Fear’ shirt and chuckle. ‘Doesn’t look like you’re living what you preach.’: Cancer warrior shares plea for common decency
“At that moment I said, ‘I am on chemo due to cancer and my husband was just recently diagnosed with a rare disease. We have two kiddos who need us.’ He looked at me. His eyes changed.”
‘To the established school moms, invite the new mom in. That small gesture may not make your day, but it will sure make hers.’: Mom shares heartfelt reminder ‘in a world where mom shaming is so real and frequent, lift one another up’
“I see you all, meeting and greeting at a local coffee spot after drop off, pouring life into one another. I see you sipping fancy lattes and chatting about summer vacation trips you took, catching up like old friends. I see you, the ones I know from word of mouth who look my way, then right back to your cozy, familiar circle. Do you reminder what it was like to be an outsider?”
Dear Autism, Thank You For Showing Me Different Can Be Good
“Not one tear fell from my eyes. I just said, ‘I know,’ and you were officially part of our lives forever. You are a huge part of my little boy, but you do not define him.”
‘I was 8, ‘dating’ everyone in my grade for validation. I was acting out to feel something, ANYTHING.’: Woman overcomes body image issues, finds online support community
“I posted a TikTok, and it skyrocketed from one view to one million views within hours. Then thousands of hate comments came in.”
‘Dear family, I’m bisexual.’ There was so much to learn, and we didn’t get it all right.’: Mom urges ‘listen without judgment’ after child comes out as bisexual, non-binary
“‘Thank you for trusting me.’ We hugged for a long time. My knowledge was lacking, but we were able to learn together.”
‘I finally came out to my mom. ‘I GUARANTEE you won’t have a happy life!’: Woman accepts sexuality, opens queer business, urges ‘it’s okay to cut people out of your life’
“’You better NOT be gay! I hope you find a man who will sweep you off your feet!’ I could NEVER be in a relationship with a girl.”
‘When should we worry?’ The doctor said, ‘Now.’ The next thing I remember is crying in my husband’s arms.’: Mom of son with hearing loss, Usher Syndrome shares journey
“‘Do you need someone to drive you home?’ I couldn’t see through the tears. He couldn’t hear me tell him I love him, but he is capable of so much more than that.”
‘I think I might be non-binary,’ I said to my boyfriend, followed by sobs.’: Non-binary parent shares journey to acceptance, self-love
“I realized I was non-binary last year. At 42. It was in the middle of COVID-19 social distancing.”
