“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.”