In 2017, two police officers caught a woman in North Carolina stealing groceries from a local store. When they heard her story, however, they knew they had to help. This is the wonderful story of people who do the right thing, even when what the other person did was technically wrong. (1) Cops Help Woman...

A husband will never realize the pains his wife is taking to give birth. It’s normal and healthy for a woman to gain weight during pregnancy, and for some, it will still be there afterward. Many wish to lose it and struggle. This is a period in their life many men just don’t understand. But...

Having a child is a blessing and usually a time of celebration. And, it was no different for Kathleen and Jesse Thorson of Medford, Oregon. Together, they were welcoming their fourth child into the world. What Jesse did not know was that he was not going to be able to raise their new baby together....

Finding out you are pregnant leaves you with a whirlwind of emotions, for months you imagine what your baby will look like when it is born. You wonder if you are going to have a boy or maybe a girl, you think about what sort of parent you will be. Will you cope with the...

“You’re adopted” is a common schoolyard insult. Once examined, this retort might seem a little confusing. After all, adoption is a long, stressful, and expensive process, a testament to how wanted and love that child is. However, the subtext is extremely hurtful, especially when it’s weaponized between siblings. “You’re adopted” sounds like “you’re different, and...

If you’ve ever googled something and ended up on Quora, you have likely spent a few hours of your life reading question and answer submissions, maybe you’ve even contributed some of your own insights and answers. When an anonymous mother posted a question on this site, she was not prepared for the responses she received....

One mother refused to give up on her maternal responsibilities to her daughter, even after the child passed away. Being a mother is a beautiful gift. It challenges you in ways you never thought possible and brings you to the pinnacle of compassion and love. For Ellen Ford, that compassion and love for her daughter...

Parents often say that they will do anything to protect their children, no matter the cost. This is especially so when it comes to bullies. This Alabama mom, however, perhaps took it a bit too far. The physically violent actions she took against her son’s bully landed her in jail last month. Alabama Mom Thrown...

Unconditional love, protection, and sacrifice are what every mother gives to their children. This is a story of one mother who ended up making the ultimate sacrifice. It was an act of unconditional love and bravery which ultimately saved her infant child’s life. October 13, 2020, was when the tragic accident occurred. Mayerly Diaz Rojas...

According to the World Health Organization, about one in 1,000 babies are born with Down syndrome in the world every year. [1] But Savannah Combs gave birth to twin daughters with Down syndrome, an insanely rare phenomenon. “It’s very rare what they have, but they’ve been my little gems,” she said. “For every 1,000 twin...

A Secret Life of Mom Highlight Story: Sometimes there are tales that are just too good, too beautiful, or too unbelievable to keep locked away. That’s why we scour the archives and bring some of them back to enjoy again. They may make you smile or shed a tear, but they’re always meant to add...

Once spending $1000’s on Christmas presents for her family, Heidi Ondrak has decided that she will no longer be doing so, suggesting that even her children will be receiving second-hand toys instead. She further went on to mention that this time of year just invites stress and credit card debt. Her usual budget of roughly...