“263 lbs, I loaded the stroller and walked 3 miles a day. Rain, wind, or shine.”
I Lost A Life-Saving 130 Pounds, And Fad Diets Had Nothing To Do With It
‘Yes, I’m so lucky. I only had to sacrifice my hormones, my social life, and mental wellbeing. But hey, at least I’m lean!’: Woman shares anorexia recovery, road to healthy pregnancy
“It didn’t hit me when my heart rate was at 40 bpm and the doctor called cardiology in a panic. Or when I was freezing cold in the summer heat. Or when I woke up at 3 a.m. every morning, dripping in sweat. I finally realized something was wrong when I stopped loving my dog.”
‘We’re creating our own family by the heart.’: Woman adopts family friend from broken home, former foster daughter as adults
“I’ve looked at others’ family relationships and wondered, ‘What is that like?’ When Connie expressed how she knew what it was like to have a mother now, it touched me deeply. We’re creating our own family by the heart.”
Please Stop Calling Brian Laundrie Gabby Petito’s ‘Boyfriend’—Call Him What He Is
“Her suspected murderer. The person of interest in her case. Abuser. The last person to see her alive. A fiancé or boyfriend is compassionate, loving, empathetic, and protective. He lost that title.”
My Heartbreaking Reality Living The Black Experience In America
“This is real life. These are the parts your Black friends don’t tell you, because we exist in the world you create for us in your head.”
An Open Letter To The People Who Don’t Believe Meghan
“She may not see your comments, but your loved ones will.”
‘I couldn’t get ‘high enough’ anymore. I went from a meeting to my dealer. Then I almost died.’: Woman recounts sobriety journey, ‘I finally accepted help’
“I remember waking up the next morning ashamed. I panicked. I wasn’t ready to be done using yet.”
From Broken Bones To Healthy Home: How I Became An Adoptive Mom To Two Precious Sisters
“I got a call one day to take a 5-year-old little girl. Later that day, she walked into my house with a trash bag of clothes. She had head lice, body lice, and pinworms. She’d come from a dirty foster home where she said she was made to lay on the floor.”
22 Years Ago, On 9/11, A Mama Kissed Her Babies Goodnight For The Last Time
“I know you’re tired. I know you’re at your wit’s end. But mama, tonight, take a moment to look down at those babies you made. How beautiful and perfect they are. And tell them that you love them with your whole heart, and you’ll never stop. Not for an instant. No matter what.”
Thank You, Chadwick Boseman, For Inspiring The Next Generation Of Royalty
“The doors you opened echo throughout time like Arthur pulling the sword from the stone.”