In 2016, one-year-old Sophie Skiles was diagnosed with lymphoma. Her mother was always by her side, and it was during this time she grew to love and appreciate the medical staff attending to her daughter. The nurses at the hospital she was being treated were so kind and compassionate that she just had to write...
Earlier this year, Bruce Willis retired from acting following his aphasia diagnosis. This condition impacts cognitive and language abilities, and Willis struggled to perform in his last several films. “As a result of this and with much consideration, Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him,” his family had...
We’re not going to sugarcoat it. Birth is messy, raw, and downright scary for many, but it’s also an undeniable miracle. Women are powerful creators and they really do not get enough credit for the things they put their own bodies through. Capturing these moments with the most intimate birth photos can be truly magical....
On December 11th, a tragic event unfolded at the Solihull lake in West Midlands in the UK. A haunting thickness hangs in the air where three children, aged 8, 10, and 11, perished. The fourth was rushed into ICU that night and was fighting for his life after being pulled from freezing waters. Police are...
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...
Being diagnosed with cancer can be the most horrific thing for anyone to endure. But, when that someone is your child, there are no words that equate to that pain. One little girl with terminal brain cancer was about to celebrate her last birthday at four years old. Her devastated parents have asked their followers...
Since that oh-so-dramatic night at the Oscars earlier this year, we have not seen much of Will Smith. Aside from the apology posts he made. If you were living under a rock, we are referencing when Will walked up on stage and slapped Chris Rock in front of the audience, on-screen and off. His fans...
Elvis Presley left behind a legacy that his daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, has carried through into her career. She was his only child, although she is a mother of four. Recently, she opened up about the grief she experienced when her son took his own life a few years back. The essay she wrote was...
It’s tough to watch someone we love suffering or in pain, but nothing seems to be harder as a parent. Most parents would agree there’s nothing more difficult than watching our kids suffering or in pain. One mother from Dublin recalls the final moments of her son’s life. She shares that he had a rare...
A’leasha is a mom of 2 from Queensland, Australia. She has been preparing for the holidays all year and has come to realize that she’s spent $1,400 on Christmas presents for her daughter. The truly amazing thing is that she hasn’t been working with a budget and plans to buy more before the holiday arrives....
In school most likely in history, we learned about a peaceful meal. The meal was shared by Indigenous people and pilgrims, in response to Indigenous people welcoming the pilgrims to new lands. The meal, referred to as Thanksgiving is meant to be a yearly reminder of the integration of cultures. However, we’ve since learned that...
The holidays represent a time of decorations and festivities. Smells like baked goods, hot beverages, and trees tickle our senses. Often, holidays invoke a range of emotions. For many, the holidays are a time to celebrate and spend extra time with loved ones. Meanwhile, others may find them to be an emotional time that reminds...
