“Billowing smoke, people bleeding and screaming, clothes in tatters. Rumors were beginning to ripple through the crowd about an explosion. Maybe more than one. As the father of twin sons with severe, nonverbal autism, I’ve had many difficult days. But nothing matches this.”
‘The officer said, ‘There’s been an incident at the finish line.’ Over my shoulder, I saw flashing lights.’: Dad to twins with severe nonverbal autism details surviving Boston Marathon bombing
3 Ways White Moms Can Implement The ‘Race Talk’
“What we say in our homes leaves once our children walk out the door.”
‘PLEASE come back. BREATHE!’: Mom turning ‘trauma into teachable moment’ after son nearly drowns
“We were IN THE POOL with him when it happened.”
Please Stop Sharing Videos Of Black People Being Killed Without Warning
“It is not about being overly sensitive, it is about being utterly traumatized.”
‘The first words out of my mouth were, ‘Am I dying?’ I had NO IDEA what it meant.’: COVID long hauler adopts ‘attitude of gratefulness’ in recovery journey
“The slightest brush against a hand towel sent my eyes rolling in pain.”
I Sucked At Being A Mom Today
“Today I yelled too much. They watched television too much. When I lay them down to bed at night, I look at those beautiful souls I created and think, ‘How could I ever be so mad at them?'”
‘I could barely get the words out. ‘Mom, what does this mean?’ In one moment, my life changed.’: Woman births baby with Down syndrome
“As I came out of the fog, I started looking at my life through a different lens. Although my life might change, it might change for the better.”
‘I often get asked, ‘How did you and your husband find a love like you have? How do I get a love like yours?’: Woman shares powerful reminder ‘love isn’t what you see in the movies’
“You don’t find a love like this. You build it.”
‘I can’t just ‘pop an Advil and be on with my day.’: Mom battling chronic migraines explains ‘this isn’t just a little head pain’
“Migraines are NOT headaches.”
‘It went through! You got it!’ Tears filled my eyes. I finally had a date on the calendar.’: Woman with cancer shares ‘excitement and joy’ of COVID-19 vaccine
“After 12 rounds of chemo, I knew my body would be defenseless against this terrifying virus. I was alone.”
