Sonia Beltz is a former digital editor for Love What Matters based near Dayton, Ohio. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing from the University of Iowa. In her free time, you can find her writing, reading, or researching random historical facts online. Follow her on Instagram at @skatbel.
“When I went vegan 7 years ago, my grandma always wanted to cook something for me. This recipe is her way of showing me affection.”
“Every time I bake them, the smell in the house gets everyone in the kitchen waiting to eat them. That satisfaction is enough to fill my heart.”
“As a mom who struggles with chronic health issues, easy dinner plans are a must.”
“I held out the framed photograph for her. Tears overwhelmed her. I instinctively reached out, ‘I’m rooting for you.’”
“The girl on the left was happy and the girl on the right felt glam, but the girl in the middle is the strongest and most courageous she has ever been.”
“‘Wow, Mommy you look so pretty in that!’ This was a defining moment, and I had a decision to make.”
“I watched as my brother’s world fell down around him. Would what happened to him happen to me? I was terrified.”
“The boy asked if they should help me. His dad walked away laughing. That was a moment that can’t be undone.”
“Disability Pride is a journey. It’s messy, chaotic, disorganized. But my pride is my own, and no one gets to touch that.”
“He has changed me into a better person, a better mother. He is my hero.”
