“I never understood postpartum depression. Just like I never understood motherhood.”
I Unfairly Judged, Until Postpartum Came Knocking On My Door
I’m The Mom Crying On The First Day Of School, But My Tears Are For A Different Reason
“Life threw my family a curveball, forcing us to navigate through a dark, grief-stricken road after two of our children died.”
‘My 12 year old son coded. They found a clot. It caused a stroke and heart attack. They brought him back. Miracles.’
“He fought and fought. On this special day, he got to meet one of his favorite super heroes in the form a window washer. Batman is cool and all, but Noah is truly the superhero in this picture.”
‘After they left, my husband broke down. I finally realized how seriously they were questioning my husband, and how serious this whole matter was.’: Mom describes cancer diagnosis journey
“Now we had to worry about getting our son the help he needed, and protect ourselves from something we never did.”
‘Who’s the cute little old man?,’ I asked. ‘He stands at the steps and encourages all the students. He gives us advice and fist bumps! It’s the best part of our day.’: Mom touched by 94-year-old’s act of kindness
“My heart burst. His name is Wally, he is 94, and he has been doing this for years!”
I’m Not 16 Anymore, And That’s Finally OK
“I have finally learned to let go of all the things I can’t be anymore.”
If I Wasn’t A Mother (Just For A Day)
“Bite my tongue for even saying or thinking it, right? But, I did think about it.”
‘I flatlined for 36 hours after delivering my daughter.’: Mom survives ‘silent killer’ Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
“Eventually, my heart began to beat on its own again. I met my daughter for the first time two weeks after delivery.”
‘The decision I made at 19 was the biggest mistake of my life. I’m your mother.’ She told me she cried so much and thought of me every single day.’: Woman finds birth parents, 3 siblings after 10-year search
“Up until sending that email, I was safe. But now, I could be accepted…or rejected. I was like a zombie, only moving whenever my phone rang. ‘Hi Samantha.’ She expected me to be mad or hurt by her giving me up for adoption. Her voice was so soft, kind, and vulnerable.”
‘Mom, I shouldn’t have worn the green shirt for pictures. It will blend in with the green screen they use.’
“They used a green screen? WHAT?! I probably should have read some fine print. Maybe they will be ok.”