“Now we had to worry about getting our son the help he needed, and protect ourselves from something we never did.”
‘After they left, my husband broke down. I finally realized how seriously they were questioning my husband, and how serious this whole matter was.’: Mom describes cancer diagnosis journey
‘He said, ‘I didn’t get Mushu, the dragon from Mulan, but I did get this!’: Dad shocks daughter with ‘special’ tattoo to honor her on wedding day
“I have rather obvious tattoos. My dad didn’t love them. After this wedding picture was taken, my dad blew my mind.”
‘Who’s the cute little old man?,’ I asked. ‘He stands at the steps and encourages all the students. He gives us advice and fist bumps! It’s the best part of our day.’: Mom touched by 94-year-old’s act of kindness
“My heart burst. His name is Wally, he is 94, and he has been doing this for years!”
I’m Not 16 Anymore, And That’s Finally OK
“I have finally learned to let go of all the things I can’t be anymore.”
If I Wasn’t A Mother (Just For A Day)
“Bite my tongue for even saying or thinking it, right? But, I did think about it.”
‘I flatlined for 36 hours after delivering my daughter.’: Mom survives ‘silent killer’ Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
“Eventually, my heart began to beat on its own again. I met my daughter for the first time two weeks after delivery.”
‘The decision I made at 19 was the biggest mistake of my life. I’m your mother.’ She told me she cried so much and thought of me every single day.’: Woman finds birth parents, 3 siblings after 10-year search
“Up until sending that email, I was safe. But now, I could be accepted…or rejected. I was like a zombie, only moving whenever my phone rang. ‘Hi Samantha.’ She expected me to be mad or hurt by her giving me up for adoption. Her voice was so soft, kind, and vulnerable.”
‘We got photobombed by this beautiful, gentle giant.’: Photographer captures beautiful moment during wedding
“Every single one of us was holding our breath. He gave me even more than I could imagine by dropping his head and giving them a little nuzzle. It was the most incredible moment.”
‘You stand outside school with her, holding her hand just as tightly as she holds yours. What if someone is mean to her? What if she doesn’t make any friends?’
“Her backpack is filled with glue sticks, crayons and Kleenex. Maybe the teachers ask for Kleenex so you can sneak a few on your way out the door. She won’t let go of your hand, as if she’s silently asking you to guide her through this first leap.”
Even Though Postpartum Depression Broke Me, It Also Saved Me
“My husband displayed love, patience, and understanding as I drifted further away from the beautiful, happy, silly girl he wed that October day. But eventually, he encouraged me to face my demons.”