Trigger Warning: This story contains explicit details of child abuse and rape that some may find unsettling. Please read with caution. Fourteen-year-old Abigail Hernandez was walking home from school when Nathaniel Kibby abducted her. He held her captive in a windowless storage container a mere 30 miles from her New Hampshire residence. Abby, a freshman...

Love is a driving force for many people in the world. Love inspires people to get up every day and go to work, either in order to support the people they love or to find someone to spend their lives with. Divorce is so common these days that many people are left wondering how to...

People tend to have strong feelings for where they live. They may yearn to move away and explore somewhere new and inviting. But some are happy staying where they are. Not only that, they take great pride in their homeland. An analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas discovered which states in America are...

Hydrangeas are a beloved Southern staple, gracing gardens with their stunning blooms. But even these low-maintenance beauties can suffer if we make some common mistakes. To keep your hydrangeas thriving and blooming year after year, here are eight key things to avoid: 1. Pruning Blunders Pruning is essential for hydrangeas, but it’s all about timing...

Although sleep has been proven to restore our bodies and minds, dreaming can also be advantageous. For example, it offers solutions or insight into the things that plague us, including losing a loved one. Our minds work through the events and stressors of our lives, the trauma we’re working to process, and the heartache of...

This man was born with a rare condition that meant his limbs didn’t grow properly. With no arms or legs, his life has certainly been anything but conventional. Still, that hasn’t stopped him from being a loving and effective father to his two daughters. Abandoned by their mother, this family has proven that love knows...

Some people just have a string of bad luck. For example, Courtney Waldon would have thought getting severely burned was the most terrifying moment of her life. But she could never realize that this incident was the catalyst to yet another misery. After this brave woman spent close to two months in the hospital, she...

In the age of technology, our lives are intricately intertwined with our smartphones. From cherished memories captured in photos to personal musings saved in text messages, our mobile devices contain a treasure trove of information about who we are and what we hold dear. However, have you ever stopped to consider what happens to your...

A new trend is happening among older women, and they’re not apologizing for it! Seemingly, this new way of life is more satisfying and less stressful for, among others, these 21 common reasons. 1. Financial Independence Older women are finding more joy in being reliant on themselves and the freedom that comes with that. They’re...

The effects of technology use and screen time on children and youth, positive or negative, are relevant now more than ever. From news stories to research studies, parents, educators and scientists alike are all eager (and worried, perhaps) to know what technology is doing to our young people and the generations to come. To add...

There is something about grandparents’ wisdom that speaks volumes. You can be a wide-eyed grandchild or a jaded adult – grandparents can cut through anything with their life experience and truths. The open letter we’re sharing with you today is from a grandfather to his grandchildren about childhood. However, we believe adults will even gain...

On one gloriously hot day, you stepped outside and noticed that your plants have been decaying before your very eyes! Okay, okay… it is summertime and there has not been much rainfall this season, so do you blame yourself? Maybe… But, there is a way to redeem yourself and your beautiful garden. Some people have...