“The walls came crashing down and it felt there was no way out. I was in this dark place, but then I remembered the many children I looked after with complex special needs.”
‘I never gave up on those kids, so why do that to myself?’: Woman with rare neurological disorder finds strength not to give up
Co-parenting With A Narcissist Is Cruel, But You Can Take Your Power Back
“Never lose yourself and know you did the best thing you ever could have done the second you walked out the door. You are more powerful than you will ever know.”
Kind Neighbor Does Military Family’s Yardwork So They Can Cherish Every Moment Before Husband’s Deployment
“My face swelled with tears.”
My Mother Clips Me Coupons — She’s Always Thinking Of How To Care For Me
“It’s not about coupons. It’s about my mother, after 37 years, still caring for me.”
There’s So Much More To Suicide Prevention Month Than Just Talking About It
“Each obituary that resembles a loss like ours ignites the memory of my daughter’s last moments on this earth as she played a mental game of ping pong, wondering if she had any more will left in her to stay.”
‘Every day was a gift after the scan showed a ticking time bomb close to his heart.’: Daughter shares ‘grief and gratitude’ after father’s aneurysm
“Heartbreak has a unique quality of sharpening. It hurts, but at the same time it reveals the things that are not going wrong – that give a reason for hope.”
‘Stepmom confession… I’ve been living a lie.’: Stepmom shares how she took control of her inner peace
“Stop letting your emotions lie to you. You are in control of your mind. Your mind isn’t in control of you.”
Mom Provides Hope, Advice For Others Parenting With Mental Illness
“We beat ourselves up immensely for the smallest details our children aren’t even upset about, and yet it’s a never-ending cycle.”
‘We share the same DNA, but we didn’t grow up the same.’: Foster care adoptee reunites with 12 biological siblings after 20+ years
“Finding my birth family made me feel complete and whole because I now have answers to questions I had about myself as a little girl.”
Dear Parents Dropping Off College Kids: It’s OK To Feel Profound Joy And Sadness All At Once
“The price of love is sometimes hard. Constant grocery shopping, carpools, sleepless nights. But the letting go of doing all of that? Even harder.”
Paraplegic Bride Surprises Husband By Walking Down Aisle On Wedding Day
A wedding is always an unforgettable event. For Joci Scott and her husband, the day came with an extra special surprise.
There Is Nothing Quite Like The Comfort Of A Nurse
“Throughout my life, whether a moment of joy or pain, it seems there is always a nurse somewhere in the background. A nurse is a special kind of hero.”
Mom’s Traditional Hot Cross Buns For Lent
“Mom has passed on a love of baking to me. I will continue to bake her hot cross buns until I no longer can, and then maybe one day my daughter will continue the tradition for us.”
‘Why was she running alone? Why so early?’: Mom calls out victim blaming in wake of Eliza Fletcher murder in Memphis
“Let’s change the narrative. This is how best we can remember Eliza and honor her memory.”
I Stopped Drinking Socially 3 Years Ago, And My Life Completely Transformed
“My social life revolved around drinks. I was known as being the life of the party. It felt as though a big part of my identity was wrapped up in my drinking. Three years later, I have never felt more free in my whole damn life.”
‘I was convinced I was going to die.’: Woman with epilepsy shares life-changing brain surgery
“I was so sick of having epilepsy run my life, that within .5 seconds of my epileptologist asking me if I was up for brain surgery, I didn’t even blink and told him, ‘YES!!!’”
Mom, 46, Is Told Her Eggs Are ‘Too Old,’ Gets Pregnant With Identical Triplets
Audrey Tiberius of Alpine, Utah knew she wanted a big family ever since she can remember. And she always knew exactly how many children she wanted: seven.
To My Grown Children: Until My Last Breath, I Will Always Be There
“They don’t quite need me the way they used to. However, as I move from the driver to the passenger seat of their lives, I get the beautiful privilege of witnessing them growing into capable, independent, faithful men.”
‘In minutes, I found out I could be dying.’: Chronic illness warrior details diagnosis journey, difficult lifestyle changes
“Even if you feel hopeless, there is hope. Don’t give up on finding a medical professional who will listen to you and advocate for you.”
24 Halloween Pumpkin Carving Templates For The Whole Family
These free pumpkin carving templates are here to keep the fun in your family pumpkin carving activity and the frustration out of it!
‘I Began To Question Everything About Myself.’: An Interview With Now 71-Year-Old Adopted By Air Force Parents
“I didn’t know the record I’d used for a marriage certificate, my Certificate of Baptism and Birth, showed a falsified birthplace. Now, I think of that record as an award to my parents who blessed and legitimized an illegitimate child.”
Pregnant Mom Ticketed For Driving In HOV Lane Tells Cop Her Unborn Baby Is 2nd Passenger
Brandy Bottone was driving in the carpool lane in Dallas, Texas when she was pulled over by a police officer. …
Mom Records Prank Telling Twin Sons Their Brother Died In Order To Win Free Cruise
Brittany Jade Szabo is a popular 33-year-old TikTok personality and mother of three. Two of her children are 7-year-old twin boys, Levi and Cove. In the now-deleted video, Brittany and her husband filmed a TikTok with their boys in the backseat of their car. They said they were hoping to win a free Royal Caribbean cruise for Levi and Cove’s birthdays.
Dave Grohl Breaks Down In Tears During First Performance Since Taylor Hawkins’ Death
Taylor Hawkins, drummer of the Foo Fighters, dedicated husband, and father of three, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 50 on March 26, 2021. In the wake of the now-legendary drummer’s death, his fellow bandmates put together an incredible tribute show to honor him.
The Waves Of Life Aren’t Stopping Anytime Soon—Don’t Allow Toxic People To Drown You Out
“Remind yourself of who you are, who you were created to be, your purpose, your value, and your birthright. Don’t allow them to bring you down to their level.”