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Betty Morrell met her mother for the first time in 82 years on January 15, 2016. Her mother, Lena Pierce, had given birth to her at age 13 on February 11, 1933. But six months later, the State of New York took the baby and made her a ward of the state. Betty Morrel was […]
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Many of us dream of having that magical romance, that long-lasting steadfast love to have with us for the rest of our lives. A relationship like that, however, can be extraordinarily difficult to find, and most of us have to go through a series of heartbreaks and mistakes before we find it- if we ever […]
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This new mother has taken to the internet and revealed something quite strange. That her mother-in-law, grandma, wants to breastfeed her grandchildren. The bond between mother and child is only strengthened by breastfeeding and is something quite personal. So, naturally, this mother was a little weirded out by her mother-in-law’s strange request. The 70-year-old woman […]
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“I tried to keep it together. But the moment I was at her funeral and I watched her body being lowered into the ground, I felt the crushing pain. It doesn’t matter how old you are; when the pain of losing a mother hits you, you can’t stop the flood of despair that threatens to […]
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Last month, a mother made the decision to send her daughter to bed without dinner because of some comments she made at the dinner table. She posted what happened on the popular Reddit forum AITA? to get the internet’s opinion. (1) Mom Sends Daughter to Bed Without Dinner The mother in question starts off her […]
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Valentine’s day has come and gone, and for those of us in a relationship, it was hopefully a day well spent being spoiled! What did you get your partner to mark the day of love? While most of us probably settled for giving chocolates and cards, this woman took her gift to a whole new […]
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Breastfeeding is a controversial subject. According to the experts, if able, breastfeeding is ideal for our growing babies and has many benefits. But, in the same breath, mothers still have to deal with being shamed and criticized for feeding their children by breast. Damned if we do, damned if we don’t. There are so many […]
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Having a baby comes with so many decisions. There’s more to having a child than simply choosing a name and color scheme for the nursery. Have you ever thought about if there were any complications with your pregnancy? Would you ask your husband to choose your life over the baby’s? This woman asked Reddit what […]
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The day of your baby’s birth can be one of the most magical moments of a young mother’s life, and having a loving and supportive partner is always a plus. Sadly this is not the case for some; in fact, a young mother apparently filed for divorce from her husband for ‘shushing’ during their child’s […]
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Celebrities give the airs and graces of being perfect. For some reason, many of us assume that celebrities don’t experience life the same way we do, and that includes being parents to children with disabilities. However, just like the rest of us, they do. Here are 15 celebrities whose special children them a whole different […]
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Unless you are terrified of heights, the world loves theme parks! You’re able to be transported into another world. The best part is that they are a super fun way to keep the kids and yourself entertained. But, what if I told you that a theme park just for adults existed? And the theme for […]
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Mothers being owed child support from their fathers is nothing new. Most of us know someone who is raising a child all on her own, if not doing so ourselves. Many of us were raised by single mothers, too. And while, yes, there are many great dads out there, there are also many who owe […]
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