By Heather LeRoss I’m Finally Losing the Weight
I’ve carried this weight since I was 11. That’s when it came, unbidden, unwanted, and for me, unexpected. It showed…
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By Michelle Koch He Threw Their Son Off a Mall Balcony But They Want Him to Know: God Loves You
On April 12th a 5-year-old boy and his mother visited the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota for a fun…
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By Amanda Motisi Happy People Go to Therapy, Too
“Why do you need to go to therapy? You seem so happy! What do you even talk about there?” When…
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By Jelise Ballon Why Ellen’s Story of Childhood Sexual Abuse is a Wake Up Call For All Parents
It’s all over the news: Ellen DeGeneres has broken the silence about her childhood sexual abuse at the hands of…
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By Debra Palmquist Francesco Bought Me Flowers
I don't usually shop at Trader Joe's, that is my husband's domain. He goes for the Roquefort cheese, coconut milk,…
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By Christy Rose The Gift of Your 30s
It hit me this week. It started with me almost puking during an exercise class because I got so winded…
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By Brea Schmidt I Hope You Can Still Hear Me In Heaven
I sat on the floor with my knees tucked in and my back up against the hospital wall. With my…
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By Lauren Fortenberry It’s Hard (But Worth it) to Make Mom Friends
When you are young, no one prepares you for the harsh reality of adulthood: It’s really stinkin’ hard to make…
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By Carolyn Moore The Downton Abbey Movie Trailer is Finally Here—and it’s Been Worth the Wait
Step aside, Harry and Meghan, the internet is captivated by new Royal Family news . . . The King and…
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By Amanda Wells I Am Every Farm Wife
We scrolled through photos of the Midwest blizzards and torrential storms, leaving a wake of disaster behind for farmers and…
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By Stephanie Hanrahan Forget Girls’ Night Out, Just Give Me Girls’ Night In
The term “girl squad” makes me squirm a little. The truth is, I’ve always been a better one-on-one friend. But…
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By Caitlin Henderson Our Superhero Wears a Dusty Ball Cap
That little boy (and girl) watches you in wide-eyed amazement. Their dad is their superhero, but he doesn't wear a…
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