By A Cogent Sometimes Stepparents Put the Broken Pieces of a Family Back Together
Growing up, I never pictured marrying a man whose past involved a previous marriage. I never imagined my first daughter…
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Be Patient, It’ll Take Time To Heal
“This is a traumatic injury. It’ll take time to heal.” My physical therapist’s words seemed to resonate with my soul.…
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Teenagers and Toddlers Are More Alike Than Different
They’re both testing boundaries. They’re both pushing their limits. They’re both discovering themselves outside of their parents’ identities. They’re both…
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The Lab is Full of Unsung Heroes Working Harder Than Ever Before
In these COVID-19 pandemic times, there has been an unprecedented demand for testing, coupled with exuberant gratitude for essential workers.…
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From a Combat Veteran to His Wife: I See You
My beautiful wife, I see you watching me fight a war that did not end for me even after I…
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We Can’t Fix Everything For Our Kids, But We Can Love Them Through Anything
I watched as they tried sticking my infant baby girl for a third time for labs that would hopefully give…
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