“They come out looking for our bodies. They come out longing for our bodies. They come out looking for safety, for love, for home – regardless of size.”
We Talk A Lot About The Postpartum Body—But There’s Something Missing From The Conversation
‘Rather than growing stronger, my skeletal muscles are wasting away. But I’m still up and kicking…well, not really.’: Man with Spinal Muscular Atrophy shares journey with humor
“I’ve been a lazy, lucky lad from the fetal stage. Just kidding, lol. I consider my negative thoughts as a challenge to be handled, not a problem I can’t control.”
‘I had ZERO recollection of what happened when I woke up hours later. ‘You really need to consider brain surgery.’: Woman shares epilepsy journey, offers hope to others
“I went through the first 12 years of my diagnosis without looking for others like me. I was in a super dark and suicidal place. I had no idea who to turn to or what to do.”
‘Just 5 years old he prayed, ‘Please God, send me an Earth Dad.’ Turns out, he didn’t need to be ‘found.’ He was right there all along.’: Woman finds love close to home after husband’s suicide
“There was a shift in the world, bringing us together at the same place, at the same time. And in the matter of one afternoon, our hearts opened to feel something we’d never considered before. A man I had known for years, and yet, I was truly just seeing for the very first time.”
4 Tips For Raising Daughters Who Support Women
“If history is any indication, it isn’t other women we need to be watching out for.”
‘We don’t know what kind of life he will have. Only time will tell.’ All I could do was hold Elijah and cry.’: Mom shares emotional journey of facing unknowns of son’s rare CDG diagnosis
“‘Elijah doesn’t have any brain damage.’ I didn’t understand. Why did he bring us in to give us good news? ‘We have to take it one day at a time.’ I was devastated. Heartbroken.”
My Washing Machine Stopped Working, And I’ve Never Felt So Seen
“‘F 20,’ she beeps. She clearly needs a break. Whatever is going on in there is simply too much.”
‘You’re beautiful.’ I said it before telling you you’re smart and you’re kind. I said it before telling you how great you are at everything.’: Mom shares sweet letter to daughters about self-love
“I know I’m supposed to remind you of your inner strength, your intelligence, and your voice. I’m supposed to tell you you’re not supposed to worry about what others think. But also I’m here to tell you, it’s okay to love yourself.”
This Mom’s Whimsical Fruit And Veggie Creations Will Inspire You To Eat Healthy
“What started as simple plates to make her children smile soon became a way to bring her message to people around the world: meals with simple ingredients can be delicious and fun too.”
‘I was 15 and pregnant. No one ever asked my boyfriend any questions. No one ever gave him dirty looks at the store.’: Teen mom advocates for right to choose ‘with love, support, and help for ANY decision’
“Some say, ‘If you don’t want the baby you should just put ‘it’ up for adoption.’ As if putting ‘it’ up for adoption is the easy thing. As if pregnancy leaves no scars. As if once the child is born, she could move on as if nothing ever happened.”