Do you know how life changes when a young couple decides to become young parents? Do they think it boils down to adding more commitments and costs? Or do you already know about the emotional toll and everything it entails? Here’s a story that explains it all. “We are sitting at lunch one day when … Read more
A woman named Emily renewing her driver’s licence at the County Clerk’s office was asked by the clerk to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. “What I mean is,” explained the clerk, “do you have a job, or are you just a …? “Of course I have a job,” snapped Emily. “I’m … Read more
Matt Walsh is tired of people telling him how lucky his wife is to be a stay-at-home mom and to not be “working”. This is his message to those people: It’s happened twice in a week, and they were both women. Anyone ought to have more class than this, but women — especially women — … Read more
We love sharing raw, honest stories by real people. This is one of them. Bridgette White shares her true thoughts as she makes a discovery after her kids take a picture of her without her permission. At first, she is horrified to see herself in her true form…. The following was what Bridgette posted on … Read more
In the remote city of Iqaluit, Canada, one mother was tired of seeing the unsavory graffiti that appeared on the walls of her town. According to CBC News, when Janet Brewster’s young son asked about the meaning of a drug reference sprayed on a wall, it was the last straw. So she did something about it–she decided to … Read more
With approximately half of all marriages ending in divorce, there are bound to also be a high number of remarriages, which means stepparents get added to the mix. This can cause contention, particularly when it comes to child-rearing. One mom took to the internet to share her thoughts in the form of an open … Read more
It’s true. We have cancelled Christmas in our house this year. Well, at least the version of Christmas our boys have been focusing on. Let me explain. We have not cancelled putting up decorations, celebrating the birth of our Savior, or any of our other heartwarming traditions. But, we have cancelled presents, Santa, and stockings. … Read more
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and a new photography series aims to show just how much our definition of the word changes over time. Canadian artist Elly Heise has been hard at work with a series she calls #DAUGHTERDOESMYMAKEUP. She explains the goal of the project to Bored Panda: I wanted to make a photographic … Read more
A mommy blogger only identified as Sherry wrote on her blog, Hand Me Downs, about her encounter with a cashier over her son, who has Down syndrome. Sherry started her post by writing about her two-year old son, Gabe, who acts like, well, most two-year olds. He’s curious, throws tantrums, and loves music. Sometimes, she … Read more
Like many inspiring movies and books, this short story is fictional. However, the impact that this work will have on its readers is very real. Enjoy!
What would you do if your child had only months to live? This amazing story puts a surprising twist on the idea of the bucket list. Emma Whitfield had a daughter named Evie, who she found out would soon pass away from a brain tumor. Instead of going through the motions that one would expect … Read more
