“The one who sneaks extra kisses. The one who doesn’t mind doing the dishes, or the laundry, or the cooking…whatever needs to be done. The one who supports you in everything that matters to your heart, from your silliest ideas to your grandest dreams.”
Marry The One Who Chooses Love, Even When It’s Hard
12 Tips To Navigating Your Sobriety Journey
“In January 2020, I showed up to a new job intoxicated and high. After, I went on a two-day bender, where I didn’t stop drinking. I knew I needed help. Little did I know, a few months later the world was about to change forever.”
‘Your cancer is aggressive.’ I replied, ‘Great, so am I.’ I was the youngest one in the oncology suite by 30 years.’: Breast cancer survivor celebrates three years cancer free, ‘I chose not to let fear define me’
“I was flooded with support, but also stories of ‘my aunt had it and she died’ or ‘my sister’s friend had it twice and she’s great now.’ I didn’t want the pink-washed version of cancer. I didn’t need you to tell me to write my kids goodbye letters. My story was different.”
‘Our doctor suggested IVF. Everyone around me was doing it. But God called us here.’: After infertility, couple pursue embryo adoption
“Chris and I sat down and had many conversations about pros and cons, but truthfully, I didn’t need a list of pros and cons. All I needed was my heart to guide the way.”
Firefighters Go Above And Beyond To Rescue Deaf Dog Trapped In Storm Drain
“You see firefighters saving cats in movies, but I really thought those were just stories!”
When It Comes To Preventing Child Sex Abuse, ‘Stranger Danger’ Education Isn’t Going To Cut It
“As children we are taught to respect our elders and be polite, but statistics report 90% of those who were sexually abused as a child knew their perpetrator.”
‘Can I help?’ A complete stranger, she saw my exhaustion. She didn’t wait for me to ask, she didn’t wait to see me struggle.’: Mom touched by stranger’s act of kindness, ‘She breathed life into me’
“She lightened the load. She breathed life into me. She kept me going. Even though I only have her name and this photo, I’ll never forget her. She was the stranger that saw me.”
To The Family And Friends Of A Chronically Ill Loved One: Come Sit With Us
“They really don’t need judgment or hurled opinions. Your loved one needs community.”
‘He quietly tip-toed into my room, eyes sleepy and hair disheveled from tossing and turning. ‘Can I lie with you?’: Mom shares sweet reminder ‘one day they won’t come to you anymore’
“I wanted some me time. Scratch that, I NEEDED some me time. Still, I couldn’t turn him away. You see, this lockdown and remote learning isn’t boding well with him. He needed to know I was there, needed to know he could count on me.”
It Took 25 Years To Admit My Childhood Sexual Trauma
“When the news was full of women coming forward with abuse reports, a small match lit the furnace of my memories, and I was knotted up inside.”
