“I was confused initially. Why was I on the ground? Why was the hurdle unmoved? I swore I heard the impact of something, but I didn’t feel it. Not at first. It wasn’t until I stumbled towards the hurdle it dawned on me that that sound I heard reverberating, the sound I thought was me hitting a hurdle, was actually the sound of my Achilles–snap.”
‘My body ripped through open space with ease, I took off over the hurdle, and BAM! I collapsed.’: Track athlete details overcoming Achilles injury during lockdown
‘I was 15 the first time I took an opioid. I was scared to death to ask for help.’: Man shares journey with opioid addiction on National Fentanyl Awareness Day
“Twelve-year-old kids are dying after their first dance with this devil. It doesn’t have to be this way.”
‘I honestly thought my eyes were playing tricks on me.’: Mom of daughter with limb difference shares acceptance journey, support community
“I held her during my ‘golden hour’ and quietly cried small tears from the corners of my eyes. Guilt consumed me.”
Don’t Let Constant Worry Sacrifice Your True Peace—Here’s Why
“Control isn’t real. But peace is.”
‘You’re JUST getting here?’ We took the long way.’: Mom urges families to enjoy the journey
“We drove along at a snail’s pace. But we talked. We laughed.”
‘Wait, no, I take it back. I want him back.’ My mom was gone, and my dad just joined her.’: Daughter candidly shares two-parent grief journey
“Losing one parent is terrible, yes. Horrible, devastating, one of the hardest things I have ever had to go through. But no one prepares you for losing two.”
5 Tips For Cherishing Motherhood—Even On The Hard Days
“Some days I’m exhausted by the messes, the arguments, and the constant work it takes to be a mother. Motherhood is easy to cherish on the good days, but what about the days where you feel depleted?”
5 Tips For Embracing The Power Of Intentional Motherhood
“Intentional motherhood is about choosing to live the life you want, not the life you think society expects of you. It’s a wonderful way to live, if you ask me.”
‘Everything will be alright. You have me now.’: TikTok star travels 628 Miles to tell suicidal teen he is not alone
“As he got closer, he saw me and was shocked. He just kept saying, ‘Oh my god, I can’t believe this is really happening!’ I gave him a big hug and felt his heart racing.”
‘She didn’t hesitate. Only 4 years old, she said, ‘Yes, I want to help him.’: Mom shares son’s MPS1 journey, sister’s bone marrow donation
“When they brought Olivia’s bone marrow into the room, there was a very intense presence knowing we were about to witness our daughter’s cells and our son’s become one right in front of our eyes.”