“This is a picture that was taken at our 4th adoption. Unable to have children, my husband and I turned to fostering to adopt.”
‘Abby’s story began by being born in a toilet. David was autistic. Karen was discovered locked in a bedroom. Sabrina functions at 18-24 months. Each one is perfect in their own way.’
‘Quietly, silently, quickly. My daughter almost drowned. We were all there and none of us saw her slip under the water, but it still happened.’: Mom has to get over guilt of daughter almost drowning, says ‘accidents happen’
“My heart hurts. I feel ashamed and guilty that my daughter was fighting for her life underwater, drowning, and I didn’t even see it.”
Dear Boy Mom, Your Life Will Not Be A Perfect One
“You will find yourself teaching them to not just be good boys but good men. Men that strive to look for the good in this world and when they can’t find it, they become it.”
‘I was fortunate enough to slap on a suction cup fake nipple. I was first to breast feed the baby!’: New dad shares amazing skin to skin contact and breastfeeding experience
“I really did it just to be a good dad and be a hero for the nursing staff because they are superheroes. You couldn’t ask for anyone better.”
The Challenges Of Living With Invisible Illness
“I’ve learned that the burden is on those who are chronically ill to make the invisible visible to others.”
‘You kicked me. You hit me. You controlled me. You isolated me. You criticized me. You bullied me. You blamed me. You made me feel like it was all my fault. I believed you.’
“I am not afraid of you anymore. I am a domestic abuse and sexual assault/rape survivor, NOT a victim, and I am not ashamed.”
Talking with kids about emotions in daily life
“When parents talk about a wide range of emotions, kids learn to understand their own emotions and those of other people.”
Cancer-Ridden Dog Lives To See Owner Walk Down Wedding Aisle After Supporting Through Her OWN Cancer Recovery
“Spike being there is what I wanted most. I wanted everyone to see him strut his stuff, and for him to get one final big day before what might be his last.”
My Daughter Was Born The Size Of A Coke Can
“Though she may be little, she is fierce.”
‘CRYSTAL!’ I heard her yell, as her eyes lit up’: 9-year-old overjoyed to meet woman with ‘same beautiful purple hue’ prominent birthmark
“Until that afternoon, Naomi and I had never met – but she knew who I was. Even though we have a 17 year age gap, we already had many common life experiences: Stranger’s uncomfortable stares. Unkind comments. Medical treatments.”