LJ Herman is a former editor at Love What Matters and lives in Colorado. LJ is a concert, ticket and technology enthusiast. He has seen the Dave Mathews Band over one hundred times and counting.
Dear Special Needs Moms: I Know You Feel Invisible
“I see you running your child to therapy when friends take their kids to Little League. I see you slipping out the of conversation when your friends are all chiming in about milestones and test grades.”
Today I Told Off A Stranger’s Kid, And You Should Too
“Mothers, if we don’t have each other’s backs like this, then how can it be a smooth experience for all? This is a village and it only works if we all do our part.”
‘Let’s get married. Hurricane Michael has taken enough from us, we can’t let it take this.’ First responders wed despite hurricane destruction and heartache
“Everything went wrong for our wedding. Most people would think that it is a ‘sign.’ I think it is. It’s a sign that our love is stronger than a Category 5 hurricane.”
‘One more punch to my son’s head could have killed him. He was physically assaulted in gym class, attacked from behind, punched so hard he was knocked out, his nose broken in 5 places.’
“I feel as if I failed him as a parent, I didn’t protect him from this environment. But the scariest part was the fear in his eyes.”
‘He claimed he was going to leave his mark on me. I had a scar wrapping from cheek to cheek, now known as the ‘girl that had her lip bitten off.’: Woman escapes abusive boyfriend, ‘I am no longer a victim, but a survivor’
“I wasn’t there to get back together with him. I refused, only to feel him latch on to me. I started screaming at the top of my lungs for help and out of fear for my life.”
Why I Choose Vaccination After Losing My Son To Influenza
“My son died of the flu in only 48 hours, on Christmas Day. I delayed my child’s flu shot for a wellness visit after the holidays. Leon never made it to that appointment.”
How I Live With Intention After Unexpectedly Losing My Mother
“‘She wants to hang out with me like every day.’ That’s the last sentence I said before the phone call that changed my life, and broke my heart.”
Dear Child, You’ll Understand When You Have A Daughter Too
“Yes, my love, many things change, but some things never do.”
‘I asked the store manager who turned it in, they said it was Anthony.’: Woman thanks teen Piggly Wiggly employee for act of kindness
“His mom cried tears of joy.”
‘Today is not about what you’ve been through in the past and it’s not about what you may go through in the future. Today is only about today, Finn.’
“I turned to Michael and we were both sobbing, and for some reason, it occurred to me for a second that it seemed really quiet for Disney World. As we turned our heads to the massive line behind us, the entire mass was smiling and wiping tears.”