“There was no growing into it–just like a band-aid, I ripped off all fear and nerves, and dove right in.”
‘She was from a different country and spoke a completely different language. HOW was I going to do this while in the middle of a lockdown?’: Stepmom shares blended family journey, ‘Love is best shown through action’
‘I’m going to be honest – marriage isn’t exciting.’: Woman encourages others to find joy in the mundane of marriage
“The daily to-do lists, the making of dinner, the taking out the trash, the taking care of the kids, the trying to take care of yourself, the trying to foster all the relationships (friends, family, kids, work) on top of your spouse.”
Today, Somebody Randomly Sent Me A Photo Of My Late Husband I Had Never Seen Before
“On the day I was not sure how much more grief I could bare. It was the right thing, at exactly the right time. And I don’t think that’s a coincidence, friends.”
‘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 Went To My Friend’s Wedding, And Left With A Husband Of My Own
“In a matter of 6 months, I became a wife, stepmom, and immigrant in a country whose customs and language were completely different.”
My Abilities Are Different As A Person With Down Syndrome, But My Hopes And Dreams Are Not
“Sometimes people think that people with Down syndrome are all the same, but we are not. We are all different and have our own personalities.”
‘Being gay is my favorite thing about myself, yet it is the single hardest thing about my life.’: Gay woman shares powerful story of self-discovery
“I’m sick of justifying myself. I’m sick of defending myself. I’m sick of crying for my inner child who had to hide.”
Kids Will Change Your Marriage, But You Can Keep The Romance Alive
“I do love our daughter’s tiny little hand in ours, but I’ll always still need his hand to make it through the take-offs and landings in life.”
‘Don’t say anything. You don’t want to be taken from home, do you?’ We hid in our rooms, afraid of the people supposed to keep us safe.’: Child trauma survivor marries best friend, finds meaning of ‘real love’
“All I knew was I was scared of ‘love.’ I didn’t want it. In fact, I wanted to run from it like it was the plague. I wish I could go back and hold myself like I held my siblings. I wish I could tell little Jas that real love was coming. An angel on earth. The most adorable, bi-racial boy with the biggest dimples and largest afro I had ever seen.”
‘The highway patrol brazened my porch with hats perched over their hearts. ‘I’m so sorry ma’am. There is nothing left of him or the car.’: Widow navigates grief after losing husband in tragic car accident
“The medical examiner handed me the two most symbolic pieces left of his life—his wedding band and St. Christopher’s Medal around his neck, marred and tangled in char and plastic.”