“We’ll tell her the story of her adoption day for the 500th time. We’ll acknowledge how much her late birth father loved her, how much her birth mom loves her, and how much we love her. We’ll play her favorite music, probably a country playlist, and dance, because this year she chooses to celebrate.”
‘We will not ask our daughter to celebrate when she feels the pangs of grief, nor will we tell her to grieve when she feels like dancing.’: Adoptive mom talks giving kids choice to celebrate adoption anniversaries
I Am Living With Incurable Breast Cancer, But I Have Never Felt More Alive
“When the likelihood of longevity of life got taken away from me, I realized how much I was wasting precious time and energy. How much I was wasting time worrying about what people thought of me and obsessing over every day problems.”
A Heart Transplant Saved My Life, Now I’m A Transplant Cardiologist Helping Other Patients
“I feel blessed I can bring an honest approach to how I interact with my patients.”
‘I was moving uncontrollably, filled with fear. It happened overnight.’: Young woman vows sudden Tourette’s syndrome won’t stop her from ‘living her best life’
“As the tics increased, I worried whether I would hurt myself, hurt someone I’m with, or say something offensive. I didn’t know how other people were going to react; I didn’t want to be the center of attention. I was terrified.”
Some Days I’m Strong, Other Days (Like Today) I’m Feeling Everything That Comes With Infertility
“I’m scared we’re going to run all these tests, do all of these procedures, and find nothing wrong. That we do everything, and still miscarry. I am angry it just can’t work for us. I just really wish this wasn’t our life.”
‘Postpartum depression isn’t real.’ ‘You’re spoiling them with too much attention.’ ‘Here, let me show you the right way to do it.’: Mom reacts to unsolicited parenting advice
“Every single child is different, every single way to parent is different. What worked for you will not work for everyone. What you were told to do at one time is probably not the way any longer.”
How To Nourish Yourself While Breastfeeding Your Baby
“Listen to your body and choose healthy, wholesome foods that keep you full and the quality of your breast milk will be just fine.”
‘You can believe all violence is wrong AND believe there are instances where grace can be extended.’: Viewer weighs in on Will Smith’s altercation with Chris Rock at 2022 Oscars
“It’s easy to get caught up in the outside looking in perspective and wag your finger, but it would be a whole lie to pretend as a human we have never had a moment we weren’t proud of.”
‘What if I get this wrong? I’m not the only one asking these questions. That’s how I know I’m getting at least a little bit right.’: Mom shares importance of perspective in parenting
“I’m doing the work. It starts with the questions, it evolves with experience, and it changes with growth. Perspective is the lesson.”
‘Love doesn’t ever start at 100. It starts at zero, and then it builds.’: Mother shares how love for her children has blossomed over time
“That’s the crazy thing about having a baby: They teach us all over again how to love and how to grow; how to get to know and how to adapt.”