“I lived in constant hypervigilance due to posttraumatic stress from the abuse, and in my eyes, I didn’t deserve him. I was waiting for the moment he would either stop talking to me or try to use me.”
‘There is love after abuse, divorce, and infidelity.’: Woman shares how to trust again after being cheated on
Stranger Pays For Struggling Mom Who Can’t Afford Back To School Supplies
“As we walked out of the store with our shopping carts, tears started to stream down the mom’s face. She blurted out, ‘Thank you so much.’ I only have $1.65 left, but it was the best $281.50 I ever spent.”
‘Foster care was written in the stars for me.’: Single foster mom shares journey through reunification and sibling placements
“I don’t know what my path in foster care looks like a year from now, but I know my door will be open to a child in need.”
Why Halle Bailey Is The Perfect Ariel In Disney’s The Little Mermaid
“Is there anyone better equipped to sing a song about being part of a world that doesn’t understand and expects us to change in order to fit in?”
‘We’ve been waiting a long time for this moment.’: Foster preemie now healthy toddler adopted into forever family
“Hearing about Charlie, the fragile little preemie, melted my heart. From day one, he’s felt like our son.”
Why A Black Little Mermaid Is Important And Long Overdue
“When you’ve always been represented, you’ve always been able to see yourself in your dreams. It’s time for others to be able to see themselves, too.”
Dear Teen Daughter: I Hope You Never Hesitate To Call On Me
“I hope she knows she can come to me with anything, any time. I hope she knows I will cheer for her in any place in life.”
Stop Forcing Kids To Finish Their Food—Here’s Why
“There’s a massive issue with food wastage in our society, but our children not eating all of the grapes isn’t going to contribute to that.”
After 9-Year Infertility Battle, Couple Adopt Foster Care Siblings Into Forever Family
“After 13 years of marriage, 9 years of infertility, 3 years of fostering to adopt, and over a dozen caseworkers later, I humbly can say our waiting adventure is finally over!”
Dear Foster Mom: It’s OK To Struggle Bonding With Your Child
“But that doesn’t mean we stop fighting for it. Love is not a feeling but an action. A decision to put another person above ourselves.”