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My Daughter With Down Syndrome Is A Gift, Not A Burden

“Our genetics counselor suggested we institutionalize her. The speech therapist said right in front of my 8-year-old daughter, ‘She will likely never have a job. I don’t even think part-time work is in her future.’ Right then is when a fire got lit. We wanted her to have the fullest and most complete life she possibly could.”

Sophia San Filippo - Nov 09, 2020

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Child Abuse Survivor Adopted At Age 37 By Loving Family Who Took Her In As Teen

“At the dinner table, I asked Gina and Bill if I could call them mom and dad. Mom started crying and said, ‘OF COURSE YOU CAN, we would love nothing more than to be your parents!’ We decided to make it official. I proudly signed my name on the line next to theirs.”

Amanda Doulos - Aug 12, 2022

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‘I’m sure he’s cried for me, searched for me. I’m guilty and heartbroken.’: Mom candidly addresses ‘foster parent guilt’

“He wasn’t mine to keep. I know that… but he didn’t.”

Elizabeth Grow - Oct 11, 2022

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After A Grueling 96-Day NICU Battle, My Premature Baby Beat The Odds

“The doctor said, ‘I will do everything to save your baby’s life at birth, but nothing I guaranteed.’ We were told so many scary things, things I wouldn’t even want my worse enemy to hear about their child.”

Eliza Murphy - Oct 02, 2019

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