Finding out you are pregnant leaves you with a whirlwind of emotions, for months you imagine what your baby will look like when it is born. You wonder if you are going to have a boy or maybe a girl, you think about what sort of parent you will be. Will you cope with the...
A Secret Life of Mom Highlight Story: Sometimes there are tales that are just too remarkable, too beautiful, or too unbelievable to keep locked away. That’s why we scour the archives and bring some of them back to enjoy again. They may make you smile or shed a tear, but they’re always meant to add a...
When Judith Nwokocha, a Nigerian-Canadian photographer first saw her albino twins, she thought the nurses had handed her the wrong baby. [1] The 38-year-old photographer based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada had been trying to conceive for eight years with her husband who is also African. They were finally blessed with the most adorable set of twins through...
“You’re adopted” is a common schoolyard insult. Once examined, this retort might seem a little confusing. After all, adoption is a long, stressful, and expensive process, a testament to how wanted and love that child is. However, the subtext is extremely hurtful, especially when it’s weaponized between siblings. “You’re adopted” sounds like “you’re different, and...
If you’ve ever googled something and ended up on Quora, you have likely spent a few hours of your life reading question and answer submissions, maybe you’ve even contributed some of your own insights and answers. When an anonymous mother posted a question on this site, she was not prepared for the responses she received....
Robert De Niro is an Oscar-winning actor known for films like The Godfather Part II, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and Awakenings. He is famous for his depictions of violent and stern characters, and later on, cantankerous old men. Meanwhile, the real-life De Niro has won awards including the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Obama in...
Despite all of the glitz and glamor of Hollywood, many celebrities struggle with difficult home lives. This was definitely true for Melanie Griffith. In 1995, the actress was a single mother to two children. She was suffering from substance abuse and the aftermath of three divorces. Then she met Antonio Banderas while they starred in...
At temperatures below freezing point, cold enough to keep boiling water stuck in the atmosphere, the story of these four young Alaskan boys is nothing short of miraculous, which is exactly why we want to remind you of this amazing moment. Twenty-seven hours after they were declared missing by the townspeople, the boys were found...
Emma battled cancer for most of her life. At seven months old, she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor and her family has left no stone unturned to help her. When she was six, she and her family visited Boston for her treatment, which led to an unpleasant encounter. Brent Gehring was carrying his...
A difficult dilemma unfolded recently, where a 28-year-old man grappled with an agonizing decision. His father’s passing left his 11-year-old sister orphaned, thrusting him into a heart-wrenching predicament. Married for two years, the couple had adamantly decided on a child-free life. However, the sudden responsibility to adopt and care for his sister forced him to...
Kristin Lammert has spent three August 25s in the delivery room in the past six years. Her first daughter, Sophia, was born on August 25, 2015. At that point, Sophia only shared her birthday with the family rescue dog, Koda Bear. But three years later, Sophia celebrated her birthday by meeting her sister Giuliana for...
One parent is begging for prayers and good thoughts, as her daughter fights for her life in a hospital. After being tragically struck by a vehicle while walking to her school bus, the 11-year-old girl’s life was held on by a thread. On September 16, 11-year-old N’emaya Mitchell walked to her school bus, but never...
