She Thought Her Husband Was Selfish, Forgetful, and Brash Then She Realized She’d “Married Up” in the Most Beautiful Way

When my husband and I sat down with our pastor for our very first session of pre-marital counseling, my mind ...
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People Told Me to ‘Count My Blessings’ After I Lost My Child Here’s What Grieving Parents Wish Others Understood

I get it. Thanksgiving and the holidays are supposed to be a time to focus on what we have, not ...
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The Life of a Railroad Wife: Balancing Kids, Love, and Long Nights While Waiting for ‘He’s Coming Home’

Mom Duties Tonight, I scraped every last bit of beef tips and rice into a Tupperware container. Why didn’t I ...
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After years of wondering if our family was complete, we opened our hearts to adoption and met Mary Claire. The love, the heartbreak, the joy… it changed everything.

We had three beautiful boys. Life was full and joyful, but deep in my heart, I always longed for another ...
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From Rivalry to Friendship: How My Daughter’s Stepmom Went From ‘The Other Woman’ to My Best Friend All for the Love of Our Baby

My daughter’s stepmom is now my best friend, but it certainly wasn’t always that way. When Savannah and I first ...
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She Thought Parenting One Child Was Easier Then This Mom Had Three Boys and Realized the Loneliest, Hardest Days Were at the Beginning

As I type this, three little boys are actively tearing my house apart. Pizza crusts and empty Capri Sun pouches ...
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Widowed at 30, pregnant and alone, she faced the unimaginable but her baby gave her the strength to survive.

We met in 2008, and within five minutes I knew he was the one. He was tall, charming, handsome, gentle, ...
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The Rainbow Before the Storm: A Mother’s Heartbreak After Losing Her Son and How She Found Strength to Keep Living

The last full rainbow I saw was on April 19, 2018. Just five minutes later, my life would be shattered. ...
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After Losing a Daughter and Facing a Preemie’s 50% Survival Chance, This Family Clings to Hope and Their Little ‘Wayfinder’ Shows the Way

The journey to growing our family has been anything but straightforward. Together, my husband Mark and I have faced numerous ...
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