“This negative test I hold so tightly in my hand may cut me deep now, but I know this won’t last forever.”
‘It’s been 1,455 days since we first started trying for you.’: Woman battling infertility reflects on rollercoaster journey
‘Would you become a vampire if it got rid of your pain permanently?’ For them, it was a fun question. For me, it was real.’: Woman discusses presentation of chronic illness in media
“With pain as a power source, I would be able to easily pop open a can of soda without using my feet to hold the can steady. These scenarios hit differently when you’ve got something chronic and real.”
‘Your baby has a birth defect.’ The beautiful boy with the pouty little lips, gorgeous blue eyes, and full head of hair? It had to be a mistake.’: Mom shares acceptance of baby’s Hirschsprung Disease
“My son had a birth defect, and the reality of it cut through me like a knife.”
7 Tips For Getting A Workout In As A Busy Mom With Toddlers
“I missed my workouts and I missed feeling like myself. So, I decided right then and there my new motto moving forward would be, ‘Something is better than nothing.’”
‘God saw me. Clutching proof of the unimaginable. My husband was an addict.’: Woman shares God’s role throughout her life
“God did not say what I felt, ‘How pathetic. How could you have missed this?’ Instead, he held my gaze without flinching. He was with me.”
I Must Turn Away Potential Clients For Therapy Every Day, And It Breaks My Heart
“Because people are hurting. Because relationships are suffering. Because the world is too much right now for so many. Because the negativity everywhere is palpable. Because it’s hard to find hope right now. So, be kind to each other.”
Today I Learned The Power Of Restorative Silence
“Let me tell you, those 5 minutes restored and filled my soul. Those 5 minutes were the best thing I did for myself. Because sometimes, life can be too people-y.”
‘There were five doctors and nurses lining her bed. I knew this was much bigger than the terrible twos.’: Mom shares toddler’s strength in overcoming neuroblastoma
“The way she looks at life after all she has been through is something I aspire to have. I am so excited to watch her grow and enjoy life.”
‘Hey babe, we need a new showerhead. I broke ours trying to fix it.’ I wasn’t mad. I was proud.’: Wife talks overcoming fear of failure, shares new things to try
“Five years ago my husband wouldn’t have attempted to take apart a showerhead to fix it; he would have bought a new one without a second thought. Five years ago he would have rather missed an opportunity than try and fail.”
‘Wow, you’re looking great, you’ve definitely lost some weight!’ ‘Tell me your secrets!’ I truly was living a double life.’: Woman battling eating disorder says ‘I refuse to let it beat me’
“I won’t lie, I loved it. I loved the praise, the increased Instagram likes, the attention. I always saw myself as the chubby awkward girl and was in awe of my skinnier friends, but now I had a chance to be like them, to be accepted.”