Motherhood is a truly unique and special responsibility, one quite literally as old as our species is. Becoming a mother is one of those life-changing things that sometimes comes by surprise, other times is the result of years of patiently waiting. Regardless of what form it takes, the one thing we should all agree on…
Christmas has always held a special place in my heart, filled with traditions and magical moments shared with my husband, Jerry, and our eight-year-old daughter, Ruth. Every year, Ruth writes her letter to Santa, carefully folds it, and places it in the freezer—her unique way of ensuring the letter reaches the North Pole. This year,…
My husband, Eric, was given weeks to live due to cancer. I was sitting outside the hospital, devastated, when a stranger approached me. She sat down and said, “Set up a hidden camera in his room. HE’S NOT DYING.” Confused, I asked, “What are you talking about? The doctors said he’s dying.” She just replied,…
I’ve been married to Tom for three years now. Before we got married, I already had my two dogs, Max and Bella. They’re like my children, and Tom knows this. I always thought he felt the same way about them. A month ago, I had a two-week work trip coming up. “Don’t worry,” Tom said,…