“Dana was different than all the other girls. She had that classic All-American, girl next door quality. I was in awe. We became serious ‘girlfriend-boyfriend’ immediately. Monday night, we stood out in front of her house to say goodnight. We hugged, kissed and talked for 30 minutes. I smiled, kissed her again and said, ‘I love you.’ That’s the last time I saw Dana.”
‘Three more weeks and we will never have to say goodbye again.’: Man recounts ‘fairy tale’ love story after fiance’s tragic death in car accident
‘I have never seen a more gentle and kind hearted act.’: World renowned coach helps ‘terrified’ 9-year-old outside of the dojo
“Our 12-year-old daughter, Natalie, was diagnosed with a visual impairment at 9-months-old.”
I Didn’t Bond With My Daughter When She Was Born
“When they put her on my chest, I asked them to take her off.”
7 Things I Learned About Living Because My Baby Died
“The only time you know you have is right now. Are you using it to create more of what you want?”
I Lied To My Students Today, Because State Testing Is An Awful Burden To Place On Them
“There is a dirty little secret that most people don’t know. But ask a Title 1 teacher about it, and they’ll nod.”
Why I Love Down Syndrome
“We all need that beautiful reminder that the best version of ourselves and our greatest gifts lie on the outside of our comfort zone. I can proudly say this is mine.”
To The Foster Child That Could Have Been
“I’ve forgotten how heartbreaking it all is. Last night I remembered.”
My Silent Struggle With Postpartum Anxiety
“The anxiety and paranoia was so overwhelming that most days I would come home from work just sobbing to my husband.”
‘I tell her I have her ring and she starts crying’: Daughter recounts mom with dementia’s anguish over beloved ‘missing’ ring
“What? I’m going to cry. You have my ring? Carl, she has my ring.”
‘It started with the dreams, but then it got real. I couldn’t deny it anymore.’: Grieving wife finds ‘signs, winks’ EVERYWHERE from late husband
“Before he got sick, we used to joke about ghosts and spirits. He would make fun of me and taunt me with things like Ouija boards. I told him if anything ever happened to me, I was going to come back and prove that spirits can come around. He laughed and said, ‘Okay, I’ll come back and show you, too.’ And boy, has he been showing me.”