In August 2010, Rachelle Friedman Chapman’s world changed forever. At her bachelorette party, one of her friends playfully pushed her into the pool and caused a freak accident. Rachelle hit her head on the bottom of the shallow pool and injured her spine. She hasn’t been able to walk since. A year later, the paralyzed...

As a highly trained operative in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Tom Cruise employs a sophisticated technological scheme to infiltrate a top-secret Kremlin archive. In reality, however, the Hollywood star has discovered a much simpler method to blend into gatherings of Russia’s elite. Tom Cruise is dating a prominent Russian MP’s daughter to be exact...

You’ve probably heard the myth that if a couple sleeps apart, their relationship is doomed. It’s the supposed first crack, the first sign that all is not well between the couple. But in reality, this is far from the truth. [1] So many happy couples slumber apart, a decision that actually helps and strengthens their...

A wedding is a dream for many people– and having them start on a solid foundation is a must. But, oddly, there are times where people don’t have that. If there is a lack of commitment and love right from the get-go, then one can only imagine what will happen a few years down the...

Martin Sheen is a multiple Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor whose decades-long career has solidified him as one of America’s greats. Known for his roles in films like Apocolypse Now, Gandhi, and Bobby, among others, what fans may not know about him is that he’s been married to his wife, Janet Sheen, for 60 years....

I am the youngest child of a blended family. I have two half brothers and two half-sisters. When my parents were married, my sisters were in their teens and my brothers were pre-teens. I can attest that there are some challenges associated with combining families seamlessly and being a good stepparent. There are things you...

It is never easy to lose a loved one, especially a mother. One thing we all need when losing someone we care about is someone for support. Naturally, we turn to our partners, if we have one. We expect caring, compassion and love as we mourn the passing of someone special to us. According to...

The love story of Mary and Jake puts Romeo and Juliet to shame. They met in the 1940s and fell in love. But mixed-race couples were not accepted at the time. It was their love versus the world. However, they never gave up. They got married and got to live to see an age where...

A Secret Life of Mom Highlight Story: Sometimes there are tales that are just too good, 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...

Living a long and happy life is something that most of us aspire to do. This is exactly what Esmond Allcock achieved. Though he passed away only a few months later in 2018, he lived to be 108 years old. Not only was his life long, but he was really happy throughout it. His secret?...

Will Smith made headlines as he was spotted with a mystery woman at the Art Basel event in Miami on Friday. The 55-year-old Oscar winner, donned in a casual ensemble of a grey striped polo and matching cargo pants, flashed his megawatt smile as he exited the international art fair. The woman, whose identity remains...

There’s an art to giving. Of course, giving charity and helping others is a good thing, but it’s important to consider the feelings of the people asking for help. No one likes feeling like a burden or pitied. The r/MadeMeSmile subreddit shared a beautiful story about a mother who helped her neighbors with empathy and...