On a trip back to my old hometown, I drove out to the senior’s residence to spend some time with my Mom. I hadn’t seen Mom in almost a year. My sisters, who have been there with her on her gradual descent into the murky fog of Alzheimer’s, warned that the visit would go hard … Read more
Obituaries rarely go viral, but this one written by a daughter for her deceased mom has been making rounds on the internet for its hilarity and honesty. New York Times journalist Caity Weaver, 33, has a knack for words, and she put that skill to good use when she composed a hysterical eulogy for her … Read more
A mom who recently graduated from medical school proved that women don’t always have to choose between raising a family and pursuing a career. This month, Sarah Merrill graduated from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Her husband and nine kids, ranging in age from 8 to 20, were there to … Read more
They say moms can do it all. Apparently, for some, that includes delivering their own babies! That’s exactly what a Kentucky mom named Heather Skaats did on May 15. She gave birth on the roadside as her five other kids waited in the car. “I was having light contractions before we left, so I figured … Read more
I’ve blacked a lot of it out. But I do remember that recess was a nightmare for me. My mom told me later that she would sometimes hide in the bushes, and when she saw me sitting by myself, she’d start crying. The diagnosis was ‘selective mutism.’ I’d get so anxious around people that I … Read more
Clare Mackintosh, a former police inspector and international bestselling author, is known for her twisty thrillers. But behind the scenes, she is a mom of three who has suffered a painful loss. 15 years ago, she lost her son to brain damage caused by meningitis. Clare, now 45, loves being a mom to her three … Read more
This pandemic has hit many families and communities, and whole countries, extremely hard. Nearing the two year mark, the COVID-19 health crisis has damaged economies, forcing many businesses to close down. Restaurants are particularly vulnerable, as they rely on customers whose movements have been restricted to prevent the spread of the virus. New York resident … Read more
For the past 15 years, Raymond Brown has worked as a school custodian at White Oak Elementary School in Edenton, North Carolina. And during the span of his service, many students, parents, and faculty members can attest to his exceptional kindness to everyone he meets. Mr. Brown does so much more than clean up at … Read more
This mother of four’s success story will inspire you to never give up on your dreams, no matter how long it will take for you to reach them. When Evelyn Uba moved to the United States from Nigeria in 1983, she had one dream: to become a lawyer. Now, after almost a decade of tears, … Read more
My brother and I were both placed into foster homes at a young age. He was lucky—he went to a family called the Ripleys. I went through four different homes in three years, and each one was worse than the next. I’d get to see my brother every few months. Ms. Ripley would take us … Read more
If we had to make a list of the most challenging jobs in the world, being a parent would surely make it to our top 10. Raising children, maintaining a household, and holding down a job to pay the bills and put food on the table is no easy task for anyone. But no matter … Read more
Stalen has a huge personality!!! He loves to be a trickster. He is very easy going (most days) and always smiling. He is pure sunshine! If he is upset there is usually a reason why. He has a fighting spirit, a giant heart and big twinkling blue eyes. He is our hero! He rises to … Read more