“Divorce is sad, but what’s worse is a little girl growing up thinking it’s normal for her spouse to put their hands on her because it’s ‘what Daddy did to Mommy.’ Now, they see love.”
‘My daughter saw her father strangle me when she was 2. Now she sees her mom being loved.’: Blended family create ‘happy and healthy home’ after narcissistic abuse
Today My Child Banged On The Door And Yelled ‘Mama’ 67 Times During My Shower
“Being needed all the time is simply draining, and a mother never stops being needed.”
‘My mom bought me pink shoes. ‘Those are for girls!’ When she asked if I’d rather be a boy, I said no.’: Non-binary, autistic person with ADHD shares journey
“When I born, the doctor said, ‘You’re going to have your hands full with that one.’ Even from a young age, I never felt like a girl. I wondered what was ‘wrong’ with me.”
‘I noticed my right arm going numb. After a month, it spread to my whole body.’: Multiple Sclerosis warrior wins 2nd place at World’s Strongest Disabled Man
“I couldn’t work the same or train the same. I wasn’t ‘big Dave’ anymore! I couldn’t even be the same dad to my kids. I felt like I lost my sense of everything.”
‘Thanks for talking about this. I think I need help too.’ It hit me there were tons of others dealing with the same issues.’: Mental health warrior urges ‘stop the stigma’
“None of us had anyone else to relate to – until now.”
‘My mom said, ‘I wanted to hold you and tell you it was going to be okay… but I wasn’t sure if it would.’: Woman with Major Depressive Disorder urges ‘you matter’
“I fought back tears all day. I’d have breakdowns in the back of the classroom. I didn’t talk to my sisters for 6 months while living under the same roof. I’d never felt so alone.”
‘I woke and found this picture on my phone my husband snuck. Normally, I’d get annoyed. But not this time. This was different.’: Mom of 3 urges ‘these are the moments you’ll want to remember’
“Right now, I’m in the trenches. This phase of motherhood, although it can be exhausting and overwhelming, I don’t ever want to forget it.”
‘I see you buying kinder eggs, teethers, matching outfits, and snacks for your babies without question. Skimming the men’s section anytime you go to TJ Maxx.’: Mom urges ‘your cup is worth filling with more than just coffee’
“But guess what mama? Buy the damn rings, purse, massage, shirt, girls trip. Your cup is worth filling with more than just coffee.”
‘The day he left was one of the worst days of my life. He cried, begging to stay. That was the last time I saw him.’: Friends create community for siblings of foster kids
“Not many people understand what it’s like to have your brother or sister leave with almost no warning. We hold that pain alone. It’s important to have a community.”
‘The birth mom said, ‘You can put any name on the birth certificate.’ I planned Alexander, but opened my mouth to say Andrew. ‘Why did I say that?’: Adoptive mom embraces beautifully unplanned journey
“When I saw what the computer, I was not only smiling but washed with peace. Andrew is the patron of women who wish to be mothers! My life clearly did not turn out as I planned – not even close. It turned out better.”