“I remember that day when I stood on the threshold of a new life. 14 years later, I celebrated 14 years clean.”
‘My life would never be the same. I pledged to myself I would do everything I could to stop using drugs.’: Former inmate overcomes addiction, commits to helping others
‘4 different times in one year, I attempted to take my own life.’: Mom shares journey with mental health, suicidal ideation
“I regret not seeking help sooner.”
‘You need to take me to the ER. Something is really wrong.’ Doctors were telling us you might have leukemia. I never thought you were an alcoholic.’: Wife shares husband’s sobriety journey
“It’s important for people who only see the trips to Europe and the romantic, playful posts to understand the true gravity of what we went through to get to where we are today.”
‘I’ve tried purging, organizing, shelves, bins and baskets. And yet, tiny pants, pieces of Lego, socks, and random forks are scattered all about.’: Mom’s sweet reason for appreciating messy home
“Truth is, I can’t stand the f***ing mess. But one day, it’s going to be clean. So for now, I’ll continue putting socks and pants and forks back in their place in exchange for hugs and goodnight kisses and tending to sweet little voices at their every beck and call. Because in my house at least, you can’t have one without the other.”
‘You have cancer.’ I rubbed my growing belly in disbelief, tears pouring down.’: Third-generation breast cancer warrior battles diagnosis while pregnant
“Even though breast cancer took a lot from me, it birthed a magnificent daughter who taught me to choose myself. My body is now a road map for my journey of self-love.”
‘Every little cramp or pain sends me into a panic attack.’: Woman shares candid reality of rainbow baby pregnancy after child loss
“I tell people I’m carrying a rainbow, but many don’t exactly understand what that means – and I want to talk about it.”
‘Someone called to get info on a photography session today. I gave them my starting prices and they laughed in my face.’: Small business owner shares reminder ‘we are trying to make a living’
“I gave them my starting prices and they laughed in my face. They said everywhere else they’ve called only charges $300-400. Then I got home after that call and opened up the utility bill for my studio: $531.51.”
I Did It My Way, And That’s Okay
“Whatever path you are choosing, whatever decision you are thinking through…I hope you are holding onto yourself so tight.”
‘I woke up feeling as if I had a brick on my chest and couldn’t catch my breath.’: Anxiety warrior urges to normalize talking about mental health
“If we post lovely and wonderful things on social media, it’s because we’re trying to find the joy in each day. We’re all fighting battles nobody else knows about.”
‘Mom, can I have a blanket?’ And then the world stood still.’: Mom shares important reminder about kids’ mental health
“My husband said, ‘When I was little, I would have been called a wuss.’ The only way to break that cycle is to model it for your kids.”