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...
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...
A Secret Life of Mom Highlight Story: Sometimes there are tales that are just too remarkable, 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 a...
When Judith Nwokocha, a Nigerian-Canadian photographer first saw her albino twins, she thought the nurses had handed her the wrong baby. [1] The 38-year-old photographer based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada had been trying to conceive for eight years with her husband who is also African. They were finally blessed with the most adorable set of twins through...
“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....
Robert De Niro is an Oscar-winning actor known for films like The Godfather Part II, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and Awakenings. He is famous for his depictions of violent and stern characters, and later on, cantankerous old men. Meanwhile, the real-life De Niro has won awards including the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Obama in...
Despite all of the glitz and glamor of Hollywood, many celebrities struggle with difficult home lives. This was definitely true for Melanie Griffith. In 1995, the actress was a single mother to two children. She was suffering from substance abuse and the aftermath of three divorces. Then she met Antonio Banderas while they starred in...
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...
At temperatures below freezing point, cold enough to keep boiling water stuck in the atmosphere, the story of these four young Alaskan boys is nothing short of miraculous, which is exactly why we want to remind you of this amazing moment. Twenty-seven hours after they were declared missing by the townspeople, the boys were found...
