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.
‘You’re perfect for each other.’ In her presence, I felt I could be something more than what I was.’: Woman shares beautiful journey with her guide dog
“She walked me across the stage to get two degrees. She helped me meet new people and form lasting friendships. All she asked for in return were belly rubs.”
‘His super gentle, older cat bit his ankle harder. We were all beyond grateful to Emma.’: Intuitive cat saves grandpa from early death
“She NEVER bites him, ever. It just blew me away.”
‘My 4-year-old howled and wailed, his body completely taken over by blind rage. And there was not one thing I could do to fix it.’: Mom shares advice on helping kids through big feelings
“You CAN be what your children need.”
‘We may not parade physical scars upon our skin, but we burn mental anguish into our brains.’: Mom champions mothers’ fighting spirit, ‘We are warriors’
“I’ll wear my suit of armor with pride as long as my children get to be children.”
‘They need your love, your support. But the painting is for them to paint.’: Mom shares advice for parents of teens
“The painting will be finished one day…and it will be the best damn painting you’ve ever seen.”
‘I would be doing you a huge disservice to let you move forward.’ I felt like my whole body was numb.’: After tumultuous infertility journey, mom welcomes twins, daughter
“The things women will do to their bodies when they desire a child are truly remarkable. The love and sacrifice of a mother, for many, begins way before a baby is brought into this world.”
‘It was like a bomb went off inside my mind. But I just plastered on a smile and tried to carry on.’: Sexual assault survivor shares journey with BPD
“Finally, everything started to make sense. There was a reason behind all my ‘ways.’”
‘I dreaded getting up every morning. I was living life on autopilot, putting on a fake ‘I’m fine’ smile.’: Woman shares her brave battle with depression
“You are not a superhero: you can’t do it all and you shouldn’t want to. There is nothing wrong with asking for help.”
‘Attending the funeral of a 24-year-old was so scary. Little did I know, 9 years later, it would be my turn.’: Mom of daughter lost to suicide shares advice for others grieving
“‘You can make it a day at a time.’ Little did I know I would use this message again and again.”
‘If something doesn’t turn around, you won’t make it out of here.’ I CAN’T have a 4th surgery.’: Survivor of 3 life-threatening surgeries advocates for those with invisible illnesses
“I truly believe that miracles happen every day, otherwise, I wouldn’t be here today.”