My family may be broken, yet love binds us together: Single mom adopts six children
From a very young age, I dreamed of being a mother. Alongside that dream was a persistent pull toward adoption. Even before I understood all …
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Dear adoptive parents: Embracing imperfection, learning from mistakes, and navigating the journey of love and parenting
When my husband and I brought our adopted daughter Mitzi home from China, I imagined our first days together would be joyful and calm. Instead, …
Self-love advocate encourages embracing identity beyond labels, inspiring confidence, authenticity, and unapologetic self-expression for everyone
I grew up in Southern Indiana as the oldest of my siblings. My childhood memories are hazy, but I clearly remember being the kid everyone …
Woman with rare disorder embraces life intentionally, finding strength and hope despite an uncertain future
People life should not have any regrets, but I’ve learned that living with intention is far more powerful. At twenty-eight, my life changed forever. I …
Mom opens up about postpartum depression, seeking help, and finding strength through support and self-care
I had pictured my first birth perfectly: a calm, all-natural water birth where I would hold my baby immediately, soaking in that first connection. I …