Irini Orihuela is an Editor at Love What Matters. She graduated from Stony Brook University with a degree in journalism. In her free time, she enjoys photography and hikes.
‘Every day I’d eat egg whites and steamed vegetables, wondering if I’d die in my sleep.’: Woman shares road to recovery, happiness after life-long eating disorder
“It’s never too late to re-learn everything you once learned before. It’s never too late to make your life better than it was before. It’s never too late to say screw it to the past (or even the odds) and get the life you want. All it takes is one step at a time.”
‘She picked you guys!’ His life brought two families together, forever.’: Mom shares hills and valleys that brought her to adopted son
“She said, ‘It’s a boy!’ I hugged her so tightly. Instant family. She handed us a tiny 6lb 5oz baby boy with the cutest lips I’d ever seen. The pregnancy may have been unplanned, but this little boy was no accident.”
6-Year-Olds Offer Adorable Advice For Adults On How To Be Happy
“I asked a group of 6-year-olds ‘How can adults become happy?’ Take some notes.”
‘By my vice principal advocating for me, MANY fell in line to do the same who seemed reluctant before.’: Transgender male grateful for vice principal’s act of kindness on graduation day
“What little thing could make someone feel more included? For me, it was a cap and gown. When we talk about treating trans kids with respect, this is the stuff I think about.”
‘I am NOT confused. I know what I want. I know who I am. I love who I am.’: Bisexual woman embraces authentic self after coming out
“Being rejected hurts, but not as much as it hurts to live a life that is not in alignment with your soul.”
We Don’t Enjoy Our Acne, But We Deserve To Be Treated As Humans
“For all you non-experts out there who continue to remind people with acne that their skin is telling them something is going on with their body: Yes, thank you, noted for the millionth time.”
‘I had no control of the tears. I just felt so defeated.’: Quadriplegic woman shares complicated surrogacy journey, hopes for a baby
“Our surrogate was just as upset as us and vowed to keep trying until we have a baby in our arms. We had to remember to be grateful we still had 7 other embryos and a chance to try again.”
Sometimes, You Need To Chill Out And Do Nothing
“You are not lazy by doing nothing. You are doing yourself – your mind, body, and soul – a huge service.”
‘Today, I found the best sign while hoping for a miracle.’: Mom touched by chance find while waiting for son’s MRI results
“So, I’m taking this medal as a reminder that miracles happen. And even if the miracle isn’t in the upcoming MRI imaging, maybe the miracle is in the form of a neurosurgeon.”
‘The last thing he said to me was in a text hours before he passed. ‘Goodnight sweet princess.’: Daughter shares grief journey after sudden loss of father
“The restaurant’s phone rang, and I answered the way I would any other call, ‘Thank you for calling Pizza Nea, how can I help you?’ My mother on the other end answered with one word, ‘Emily…’ The tone of the word alone—my name—sent the blood out of my face.”