What I want you to know about Post-Adoption Depression
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Mama Gringa. Photo by: Joy Stamp Recently, a dear friend of mine asked me on a video call, "Do you want to bring the girls home to Australia?" and I couldn't . . .
That’s what SHE said: teaching value over tolerance, the trouble with crowdfunding, a pinch of satirical radicalism enlightenment, a journalist’s surreal experience among Trump supporters in New Hampshire, parenting hacks, universal truths and more…
WHY I WON'T TEACH MY CHILDREN RACIAL TOLERANCE | bonbonbreak.com To tolerate is to endure. Less focus on enduring and more focus on valuing..."So when we teach racial "tolerance," we teach our children to endure other races. We teach our children to allow other races to merely exist. We teach our children that white is the standard and other races deviate from our standard. Teaching tolerance teaches that we have the power and superiority over other races to allow their mere existence. If we're . . .
Up for Debate: Talking Politics with Paul Martin (Ep. 9)
He's conservative. I'm liberal. And we are trying to have a civil discussion about the election. It's April 8th, 2016 and my friend Paul Martin and I are talking about Bill Clinton's run-in with Black Lives Matter activists, the potential of a contested convention, and more . . . . . .
What I want you to know about the time I called you racist in prayer group
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Anonymous. Photo by: Chuttersnap I was very angry. I was upset to the point of blanking out on memory, to the point I had to ask my husband what I said. And . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Danasia
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
What I want you to know about children of divorce
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Danielle. Photo by: Rawpixel Here’s what I want you to know about children of divorce --- we grow up. I have friends with all kinds of marriages. In my . . .
Easter snapshots
It’s been more than a week since Easter, and here I am posting some pics. Man, this spring is flying by. Is it just me or did Easter feel way too early this year? Like, right on the tails of St. Patrick’s Day. India is my little helper. Ever since she outgrew the fantasy, she's wanted to help at every holiday. I think she enjoys this part more than anything. She's so my daughter. On Easter eve, Jafta said to me: "So let me guess. Tomorrow I'm getting a basket with a book, some art . . .
What I want you to know about being sexually abused as a minor by a minor
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Anonymous. When I was 8, my step-brother began sexually abusing me. The abuse lasted until I turned 14, when he finally was sent away to live with his mother due to drug . . .
That’s what SHE said: an account of The Last Supper, how to quit Pinterest, embracing age, a letter to the wives of Donald Trump supporters, tips to raise brave girls, being happy versus being meaningful and more…
OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES FROM THE LAST SUPPER | mcsweeneys.net A detailed account of the Last Supper..."The meeting is called to order. Jesus asks Romaine who he is and what he’s doing here. Romaine asks if this is the meeting for Creative.Jesus sayeth upon him no. That’s tomorrow. Romaine thanks Jesus and announces he’s going to a club called Wicker Baskets tonight. He exits the conference room. Jesus puts forward that he wants to sit in the middle of the table, and everyone should sit . . .
What I want you to know about when your kid gets shut out from youth sports
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Wendy Thurmond. An Open Letter to the Lady Who Shut My 8 Year old Daughter Out: I am a disappointed, bewildered, angry mother who’s daughter has been shut out of a . . .
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