After years of infertility struggles, one couple’s dream of a family was finally realized—then heartbreak struck with the loss of their son.

We never imagined we would lose a son. When Paul and I began the adoption process, we dreamed of building ...
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NICU nights, endless appointments, and society’s stares… yet her first ‘mama’ melts every fear. A Down syndrome mama’s journey of heartbreak, hope, and joy.

To all the mamas who will hear the words “Down syndrome” for the first time this year, I want you ...
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Our Baby Was Born Unable to Smile—But His Laugh Has Taught Us More About Joy Than We Ever Imagined

On July 4, 2017, my fiancé and I discovered we were going to be parents. The moment we found out, ...
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I Left My 16-Year Marriage to Save Myself—and My Daughter Learned Life Lessons I Couldn’t Teach While Stuck

I was always a good mom, but there came a point when I started to dislike the person I had ...
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She Survived Sexual Assault, Alcoholism, and Crushing Anxiety — The Day She Almost Ended Her Life Became the Day Sobriety Saved It

The first time I got drunk, I was 15. I drank Smirnoff vodka—I can’t even remember the flavor—threw up, and ...
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