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One woman explains how her wheelchair-bound sister is her hero. From giving smiles and hugs, to living beyond expectations, this woman's sister is a true hero and inspiration.

My Hero Flies to My Rescue in a Wheelchair

October 9, 2016October 7, 2016 Alex Temblador 0 Comment #family, #sister, #strength, capable, happybirthday, hero, superhero

When I was a baby, I crawled out of my crib. The babysitter went into my room to check on

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After her parents' divorce, one woman had to take on the responsibility of her siblings and struggled with having good relationships with her parents. Today, she looks back on the experience and realizes that she is stronger for it.

My Parents’ Divorce Altered My Course

September 19, 2016September 17, 2016 Krystal Anderson 4 Comments #family, #love, #marriage, #relationships, divorce, parents

When I was 15 years old, my mother drove me to work and told me the news that she and

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Parental approval isn't always easy to gain, especially not for this woman. From taking care of the family to working hard to be successful in her career, one woman receives her dad's approval and learns something along the way.

Family Inspiration

Deferred Approval Can Be the Best

August 10, 2016August 5, 2016 Jessica Wilder 3 Comments #family, approval, dad, father, fatherdaughter, parents

My dad’s approval finally arrived one recent spring, when I called to let him know about my tenure track job

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One woman provides insight to difficult questions that bisexual women receive from friends, families, and strangers. Check it out for advice.

Diplomatic Responses to Comments About Your Bisexuality

July 18, 2016July 17, 2016 Jiell Richardson 1 Comment #advice, #family, #friends, #identity, bi, bisexual, bisexuality, lgbt, lgbtqia

Since coming out as bisexual couple of years ago, I found myself christened with typical questions and comments that bisexual

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Selfishness tends to get a bad rap -- and for a good reason. It's not always good. However, there are five instances in life when it's okay to be selfish.

Five Times It’s Okay to be Selfish

May 24, 2016May 23, 2016 Alex Temblador 0 Comment #career, #emotionalhealth, #family, #female, #future, #girlpower, #healthandwellness, #helpingothers, #mentalhealth, #selfish, #selfishness, #women

I’m a selfish person. I’ll admit it without shame. Okay, probably a better way to say it is that I

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A big sister worked hard to be an inspiration to her brother. After he went into a coma & underwent rehab, she realized her brother was her inspiration.

My Inspiration During Difficult Times

May 16, 2016May 15, 2016 Makenzie Shelton 0 Comment #brother, #coma, #difficulttimes, #family, #health, #inspiration, #inspire, #sister, #struggle

Usually an older and wiser individual inspires us, but in my case it is a younger luminary. When my brother

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Not every mother has an initial bond with their child. Even though this mom had a difficult labor, she ultimately overcame the pain and bonded with her son.

Family Identity

A Mother’s Bond

May 10, 2016May 8, 2016 Ana Lloyd 2 Comments #bonds, #family, #labor, #moms, #motherhood, #mothers, #parenting, #women

When my son Logan was born it wasn’t perfect like I had envisioned. It was terrifying and painful. My husband,

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The day in the life of this mom is truly chaotic -- messes, no sleep, squeals, and no time to do laundry; but for her it's perfect.

Family Inspiration

My Perfectly Imperfect, Chaotic Thing I Call ‘Life’

May 5, 2016May 5, 2016 Brittany Warren 0 Comment #family, #females, #inspiration, #life, #mama, #mom, #mommy, #moms, #mothersday, #perfect, #women

I’m jolted awake after a very sleepless night. I hear the sweet angelic voice of my oldest son telling me,

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