Two Korean adoptees, raised in white families, find each other across the U.S. and their honeymoon in Korea proves love can heal a lifetime of ‘what ifs.’
LOVE. A word, a feeling, a song title—no matter how you define it, love shapes our lives in ways we ...
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He had tumors, yet every Christmas he carried her to the top of the tree now she decorates alone, learning to live through grief.
I think we all know, in some way, what grief feels like. But I often wonder—what does grief actually look ...
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From Joy to Heartbreak: How Vanessa and Lokie Prepared for Their Baby Boy Only to Face the Devastating Loss of Ari at 38 Weeks
Disclaimer: This story includes images of child loss that may be triggering to some. Pregnancy Journey “We first discovered we ...
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Doctors Said “Bipolar” Minutes Later She Was Standing on a Bridge, Then Chose to Live and Build a Beautiful Life
When I was diagnosed, I was sitting in a psychiatrist’s office in Melbourne. I remember the room going quiet as ...
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From Fear to Fierce: How One Young Indigenous Mother Overcame Postpartum Anxiety to Raise Her Daughter with Strength and Pride
Becoming a new mother in recent months has taught me more than any guidebook or lecture ever could. My daughter ...
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From a Tennis Star to a Life on the Streets: How One Woman Survived 19 Rehabs, Crack Addiction, and Abuse to Reclaim Her Children and Her Dreams
“This disease does not discriminate. I had a wonderful childhood, filled with love and warmth. I remember my mother taking ...
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I fell in love with a newborn I knew I’d have to let go loving him was the hardest, most beautiful gift of my life.
I became a mom with a single phone call. “We have an emergency placement for a 3-week-old baby boy. Can ...
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From Miscarriage to Miracles: How One Family Turned Heartbreak Into Hope With Their Magical Daughter, Emma, Born With Mosaic Down Syndrome.
We were on cloud nine. It was May 2017, and we were heading into a long weekend filled with friends, ...
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From divorce to double diapers: How one single mom rebuilt her life, found love again, and created a messy, magical family she never planned.
I wasn’t prepared for what motherhood would look like after divorce. It’s messy in ways you can’t anticipate, and for ...
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Bullied at 10, Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder, and Hospitalized After a Suicide Attempt One Tragic Loss Finally Gave Her Hope to Live
My suicidal thoughts began when I was only 10 years old. By fifth grade, the bullying had become unbearable. I ...
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