Rebecca Balfe is a former editor for Love What Matters. She resides in NYC, owning and rescuing adorable cats. She is an avid Lupus fighter and advocate.
‘I found her confused and disheveled. Something was VERY wrong.’: Woman recounts mother’s last days, ‘She’s reunited with the love of her life’
“She discussed it with such peace and ease. Perhaps because she knew who would be waiting on the other side, my dad.”
‘Be polite to men who hit on you.’ WE ARE NOT THE PROBLEM.’: Woman explains why ‘the narrative needs to change’
“You do not owe ANY person who ‘hits on you’ a proper response.”
10 Must-Know Water Safety Tips For The Summer
“Even EXPERIENCED swimmers and athletes are at risk.”
‘I got pregnant 4 MONTHS after my leg was amputated.’: Mother recounts journey as amputee, ‘I’m happier now than I’ve ever been’
“I couldn’t IMAGINE how I’d ever like looking at myself with a leg missing, wobbly tummy, fat bum, and double chin. I had to find the courage to believe in MYSELF.”
‘Disabled is INCORRECT. Do a better job.’ My daughter CHOSE this word.’: Mom to disabled daughter says ‘I will continue to raise her voice’
“An able-bodied person sent me a DM and told me to ‘do my research.’”
‘I’ve NEVER regretted following my mama gut. I fight for him when others give up.’: Mom to Autistic son says ‘it’s a privilege to be a voice for him’
“If I didn’t advocate for him, we wouldn’t be where we are today.”
Young Girl ‘Adopts’ 6 Children Through Charity, Fulfills Their Wish Lists
“Why not help NOW? I looked around and saw how fortunate I was to be able to walk in the shower and have shampoo, sleep on a bed, and have shoes to wear.”
Dear Society: Please Stop Staring At My Differently-Abled Girl
“This is my plea for you to diversify your feed.”
‘I’ve never seen ANYTHING like it.’ It was akin to a freak accident.’: Crohn’s survivor undergoes serious illness, ‘I will always fight to be here’
“I told myself, ‘You are BUILT for this.’ My body was going to heal. I’d been through so much I’d be d*mned if THIS is what took me out.”
“I put SO much energy into getting rid of this ‘horrible disorder.’ As her mom, I needed to fix her.’: Mom of Autistic daughter fights for acceptance
“I thought Remy was broken. I didn’t realize I was putting my energy into the wrong thing.”