To all the host moms, foster moms, aunties, friends, neighbors and grandmas loving a child whose mom is struggling ... you are my heroes. You know that wee ones from hard places …
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For several years, I hosted the same boys over and over again. These kids counted my home as their second home and my family as their extended family. They were familiar with …
Each year, as part of the End It Movement, dozens of the leading anti-trafficking organizations band together to raise awareness, fundraise and speak out against human trafficking. Social media lights …
She lay quietly on the bed. A slip of a woman. Nothing but skin, bones and track marks up and down her arms from IV drug use. Eyes downcast, barely …
I sit looking at two stuffed bears sitting side by side. Two bears well-loved by two boys who love each other. One is my son’s bear. For six years, this blue …
I have a friend with this habit of thrusting me into awkward situations. I never know when I'll have a surprise meeting with a stranger, meet five random people at dinner or be …
Tonight my family gathered for dinner. I was too worn out to fuss with dishes so we dealt paper plates around the table while little hands over-filled water cups. Silverware …
I love taking long walks along my picturesque country road. Out here I can be completely alone to think, pray, and just take a break. While strolling along, one thing …
Last weekend we hosted a little girl for a few days. We didn't know much about the situation other than there was recently some major trauma in her and her …
I catch my breath. I can't believe what I am reading. Surely this can't be right. When I read "Counties fielded reports of possible child abuse or neglect an average of …