Taking a loved one off life support is one of the hardest decisions people face. We hope to never be in that position but for many it’s unavoidable. When Ryan Finley’s wife suffered from cardiac arrest he was ultimately faced with this difficult choice. He weighed his options and “pulled the plug”. In her final...
One-month-old Ben passed away in the night due to Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). His mother, Amanda Saucedo, had taken him out of his co-sleeper to change his diaper and breastfeed him. But soon after he latched on, she fell asleep. Her alarm clock woke her at 8 a.m. but Ben didn’t wake up....
Anxiety doesn’t discriminate. It’s a nervous disorder that plagues adults as well as children. But do you know what one major difference is between the two? Kids with anxiety need help, we just need to know how how to see it. You see, compared to children, adults can better express how they feel. Even when...
Periods are no fun – just ask anyone who gets one. At best, they’re inconvenient and at worst absolutely debilitating. Probably one of the most difficult parts about having a period, however, is how much of a taboo topic they have become. So much so, that there are many “secret things” that people, even those...
Undesirable habits can exist in both men and women making them horrible partners. However, people have differing boundaries and priorities. As such, they also have different expectations in a relationship. These 18 behaviors in women, often mean they’ll be a less than ideal partner. 1. A Horrible Partner Won’t Compromise Although stubbornness isn’t a bad...
Little kids get cuts and scrapes all the time- falling off your bike is like a right of passage as a child. In the vast majority of occasions, the injuries from these incidences are minor and require nothing more than a band-aid. Rarely, however, they can escalate. In the case of one little boy, his...
Exploring the fascinating journey of life expectancy across generations unveils a captivating narrative of human progress, medical breakthroughs, and societal transformations. From the dawn of the 20th century to the present day, our article delves into the dynamic tapestry of life expectancy, inviting readers on a reflective journey to discover the remarkable fluctuations and pivotal...
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...
Butterflies hold a special significance for Max Van Gorder and his family. His sister, Vanessa, died in a car accident several years ago, and the winged insects have become her mementos. So, of course, they had to bring a butterfly or two when Max married his wife Lydia in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The couple wanted to...
Life ebbs and flows, full of hardships and reasons to smile. One complexity of life is relationships and how those relationships impact who we become. In a strange twist, some single women have found a happier or more fulfilling life than when they were in a relationship. Comfort For centuries, women have been pressured to...
When one woman shared her advice on how to remember a baby in the back seat, the internet instantly became divided. Some people praised her idea, and others thought it was absurd. You might think this seems like an obvious thing. Remembering a living human being in the backseat of your car is something you...
Often, we find reasons to be dissatisfied with our lives. While our hurt, discomforts, and hardships are worth feeling in order to move past, they are not always as bad as they seem. Stories like this one remind us to be grateful for the lives we have. They also remind us to feel empathy or...