Neither of us were ready to parent, abortion not possible, family shunned me for choosing adoption
I became a birth mom in the summer of 2014. It wasn’t something I planned, and if you had asked me years earlier, I never …
My son was born on my birthday, just before I was hit in near-fatal motorcycle accident
I was born on August 22, 1989, in Sierra Vista, Arizona, into a military family. My childhood was spent moving from place to place, New …
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, but also about the people …
“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 doing just that. He was …
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 that, but it’s the truth. …