Pregnancy, Judgment, and Open Adoption: How One Birth Mom Faced Family Rejection and Built a Lifelong Bond With Her Child
She didn’t give up on her daughter; she gave her more people to love her, and kept a place in ...
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A Mother’s Journey Through Her 12-Year-Old Daughter’s Suicide Plan: From Fear and Guilt to Hope, Healing, and Accepting We Can’t Be the ‘Perfect Parent’
Krista never imagined she would find herself in a children’s psych ward holding her daughter’s trembling hand. Parents are supposed ...
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From Misdiagnosed Miscarriage to Heartbreaking Loss: A Mother’s Journey Through Ultrasound Errors, Grief, and the Power of Second Opinions
Berkley had been thrilled when she saw the faint pink lines appear. She and her husband had dreamed of two ...
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From Unhappiest Groom to Health Advocate: Man Shares How a Wedding and Honeymoon Triggered His 170-Pound Weight Loss
David had always been the “big kid.” It wasn’t a mystery why either. He loved food in the way some ...
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She Thought She ‘Ruined the Wedding’: Bride Reflects on Sister Fainting During Ceremony and the Family Love That Made the Day Unforgettable
On one of the hottest days Chicago had seen that summer, Kevin married the love of his life. It should ...
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