When you have crystal-clear memories of all the festivities to look back on, memories that aren’t blurred or dimmed by booze, you’ll be so grateful that you stayed sober through it all.
6 Tips To Stay Sober This Holiday Season
30 Conversation Starters To Get You Through The Holiday Season
Avoid uncomfortable situations and foster strong connections that will last well into the new year.
Man Gifted Army Blues In Honor Of Veteran Friend’s Dying Wish
“Family and friends joined us to see the ‘unveiling’ of a uniform that had become so much more than a uniform. It had become a testament to strength and dedication, but mostly it was a story of continued love.”
I Woke Up One Day With An Incurable Chronic Illness (Gastroparesis)—Here’s How I Found Hope
“I write my story to give hope and strength to those fighting battles.”
Dear Husband, Thanks For Showing An Abuse Survivor What True Love Looks Like
“I met you in your truck, clothes torn, nose bleeding, and my body covered in cuts and bruises. I remember telling you, ‘I’m fine!’ Instead of leaving, you loved me the way I deserved to be loved.”
‘Mom, is Charlotte still dead?’: Mom shares life and loss of daughter with special needs
“The words felt like a knife to my heart. ‘Yes honey, she’s in heaven now.’ Lincoln got excited and asked, ‘Are we going to be the best sisters ever?’ I reassured her, fighting back tears, ‘Honey, you already are.'”
‘My concerns were not listened to or valid.’: Endometriosis warrior shares journey to proper treatment
“A diagnosis is not a magic label that makes things better but it does allow you access to treatment options that may not be open to people who do not have a formal diagnosis.”
As A Mom Of Diagnosed Kids, ADHD Is So Much More Than An Inability To Concentrate
“It’s often thrown around loosely as a joke of some sort.”
‘I’m a Phoenix who rose out of the ashes.’: Childhood sexual assault survivor shares healing journey
“I have so much to say, do, and act on. It would be a waste to leave this world prematurely without these messages of love and light.”
I Calmed A Raging Driver With The Power Of Kindness
“I was pushing my cart around the store, and all of a sudden there was a tap on my shoulder. ‘You said sorry to me, but I’m the one who owes you an apology. Thank you for reminding me that everyone makes mistakes, including me.'”
‘There is so much more to life.’: Anorexia survivor shares recovery journey
“I was screaming I wanted to die because I was so miserable. I want people to know it’s okay to ask for help.”
‘I live in a body that no longer matches my mental fortitude.’: Chronic illness warrior shares health journey
“If there is one thing – one thing – that you take from this, let it be to realize the definition of success is whatever you decide it is for your life.”
5 Vital Self-Care Tips For Improving Your Mental Health
Just like your physical well-being, your mental stability is something that you have to put a lot of thought and effort into.
‘One minute you’re changing diapers, next you’re tossing car keys.’: Mom shares embracing teen years through nostalgia
“Time is a funny thing when you are a mother.”
5 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself This Holiday Season
Make this holiday season one of the best yet, for you and the ones you love.
‘I had to stare directly in the eye of what I lost.’: Woman shares candid reality of grief
“I grieved at 36 years old for something that happened over half my life ago, and it was the best gift that I could give myself.”
12 Ways To Find Joy This Holiday Season While Grieving A Loved One
We can all use some guidance navigating this new and unfamiliar journey forward.
How To Co-Parent Like A Pro During The Holidays
“While divorce and coparenting typically carry a negative connotation, as a co-parent it’s our job to flip the script.”
My Autistic Son Is Smarter Than The World Gives Him Credit For
“He will have his high school diploma before he is 17, because we never gave up.”
4 Common Chronic Illness Myths Debunked
“There are many misconceptions about those who are chronically ill or disabled out there.”
6 Gift Ideas For A Friend Struggling With Infertility
Help a friend experiencing infertility feel less alone with the perfect gift.
6 Years After My Husband’s Death, I Opened This Box Of Grief
“I wasn’t expecting the wind to be knocked out of me. I wasn’t expecting to be transported back to a time in my life when everything made sense on paper, yet nothing made sense in my head, or my heart. All I could think about was that on June 16, 2016, he was alive, and then 8 days later, he wasn’t.”
How The ‘Ugly Sweaters’ I Used To Hate Became My Prized Possessions
“Are these sweaters ugly? To the stranger on the street, yes. But to me, their value outweighs my homebody fashion sense. My grandma comes to life every time I grab it off its hook.”
Dear Stepdaughter: I Am So Glad You Are Growing Up
“I am so proud of the young woman you have become. To know that you want to follow in even just a few of my footsteps is all I could ever ask for as your stepmom.”
‘This year is our first Thanksgiving without you.’: Woman plans to honor late sister during the holidays
“Thanksgiving stuffing is one of life’s simplest gifts. Something I can count on and look forward to. Because every year, it will bring me back to you.”