Asian-American mom reflects on Disney Pixar’s Turning Red, cultural connections, nostalgia, and critics’ uncomfortable reactions”

Unpopular opinion (maybe?), but I actually really liked Disney/Pixar’s Turning Red and my opinion isn’t just about the movie itself, ...
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“Marine K-9 handler Joshua Ashley gave his life serving our country, his loyal partner Sirius survived

My son, Joshua Ashley, joined the Marines because he wanted to serve and protect our country. He gave his life ...
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Living with incurable breast cancer, I’ve never felt more alive, choosing joy, compassion, and hope each day

I am living with incurable breast cancer, and yet I have never felt more alive. It sounds strange to say ...
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Our daughter renamed Gotcha Day her Adoption Day Anniversary, a celebration of both joy and grief in adoption

Some people hold tight to dates. They circle them on the calendar, feel them coming weeks in advance, and ride ...
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Foster care once scared me, but God’s nudges led us to forever children, Sister Moms, and family

I’ll never forget the first time foster care was brought up in my life. My husband and I had our ...
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