By Joanne Giacomini Why My Heart Breaks Every Year at This Time for My Son with Autism
He is so unhinged, crying, fighting with me over every little detail. This fight is due to me asking him…
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By Jessica McCaslin Dez Santana’s Story: Ensuring the Safety of First Responders at “Ground Zero”
Dez Santana is a born-and-raised New Yorker. I was put in touch with him via a common friend on Facebook and…
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By Sarah Layton Infertility-A Pain Never Forgotten
On the outside, we have it all. Three beautiful, healthy kids raised in a nice home. But underneath, I look…
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By Alethea Mshar What Nobody Tells You When Your Child Has Cancer
It's been six and a half years since that New Year's Eve. The day that everything changed. The day that…
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By Amy Oestreicher The Day I Told My Mother I Was Sexually Abused
Why is it that in the darkest of times, we look for the brightest of things? (Literally) I’m asking because I’m…
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By Kathy Glow The Two Words Grieving Parents Wish You Would Stop Using
It’s so hard to find the right words to comfort a grieving person, especially when that person has lost a…
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By Holly Bonner Remembering 9/11: 8 Ways Parents & Educators Can Approach Patriot Day
September marks the beginning of a new school year for millions of children across the country. As our children begin…
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By Sarah Philpott The Contractions Began At 15 Weeks
The contractions began at 15 weeks. Arrived like a rainstorm in a cloudless sky. The pool repairman and…
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By Natasha Funderburk To the man I never called Dad
Your grandson asked about you the other day. He wanted to know where mommy’s daddy was. He’s convinced you’re in…
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By Stacey Skrysak The Moment Grief Made Me A Jealous Parent
It has taken many years, but I’m comfortable in my own skin. I’m happy with how my life has unfolded:…
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By Melissa Haase His Last Heartbeat: I Can See The Light Again
Currently, I'm sitting on a plane listening to the team playlist. Specifically, the song Tell Your Heart to Beat again.…
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By Her View From Home Every Day We Are Losing Him Again: Leave Your Porch Light On For Jacob Wetterling
Every day we are losing him again. Every day we are losing Jacob. A child lost; no a child stolen.…
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