By Krystal Sieben James Van Der Beek’s Passing Feels Personal
I remember being little and my mom crying when Roy Orbison died. I remember thinking, What’s the big deal? He’s…
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By Michelle Moreno-Apolo 10 Years after My Mother’s Death, Her Faith Still Guides Me
Growing up, I was a reluctant Catholic. My mother would drag us to church, and I'd go through the motions—fingers…
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By Mikaela Perron-Sampson From Chemo To Kindergarten: The Milestone that Undid Me
I stood with the other moms, holding back tears as I gave Olive one last squeeze before sending her toward…
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By Natalie Platzkoester Pavlak When Breast Cancer Runs In the Family, Genetic Testing Can Change Everything
Last year on Halloween, I got a positive pregnancy test. I wasn't shocked, but I also wasn't necessarily “expecting” it.…
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Building Faith in the Face of Cancer
How strong is your faith? This is a question most people don’t often think about. But what if you were…
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By Madison Sabados My Mom Taught Me to Be a Fighter
My mama was a kind woman. She would do anything for anyone at any time. She had a heart of…
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By Marissa Bader I Said Goodbye to a Different Part of You Every Day
I always assumed death was something that happened in an instant. Here one moment, gone the next. At least that’s…
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To Touch Our Scars
It was easy to notice the damage of breast cancer right after surgery. My breast was blue from the dye…
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By Kelley Spencer Cancer Changes Everything
Life can take a harsh turn by simply hearing a few words. “There is no heartbeat.” I’ll never forget those…
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This Old Farmhouse Held Us While We Said Goodbye
Our family’s little farmhouse has seen so much life over the years. It’s not new, not freshly decorated, not spotless,…
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By Dawn Byington The Son We Lost Is Safe In My Mother’s Heavenly Arms
One night when I was five, two men knocked on our door. They didn’t say much but handed my mother…
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By Her View From Home Princess Kate Shares Emotional Health Update: “Out of Darkness Can Come Light.”
Grab your tissues—the tender video released by Kensington Palace today with a health update about Catherine, The Princess of Wales…
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