A POLICE OFFICER FIXED MY DAUGHTER’S BIKE—BUT HE LEFT US WITH SOMETHING ELSE
Her training wheels had been wobbly for weeks, but I kept putting it off. Between double shifts and trying to stretch my last paycheck, it just wasn’t…
I CAME HOME FROM DEPLOYMENT TO SURPRISE MY WIFE—BUT SHE HAD A BIGGER SURPRISE WAITING FOR ME
I wasn’t supposed to be home for another three weeks, but my unit fast-tracked my leave because of some medical stuff back home. That “medical stuff” turned…
HE CALLED 911 BECAUSE HE WAS HUNGRY—AND THEN SHE SHOWED UP
It was around 9:30 at night, and I was just getting my youngest ready for bed when the call came through. Dispatch said a child had dialed…
I FAILED MY DRIVING TEST—BUT THE OFFICER GAVE ME SOMETHING I DIDN’T EXPECT
I was already sweating by the time I sat down behind the wheel. My hands wouldn’t stop shaking, and I knew I was overthinking every move. Parallel…
My MIL Turned My Bathroom Into a Spa Using All My Stuff So I Planned the Perfect Revenge — Story of the Day
I came home to find my MIL soaking in my tub, using my candlelight, my gel, and my towel. That’s when I knew — she hadn’t moved…
SHE USED TO KISS HIM THROUGH THE CAR WINDOW—NOW SHE WALKS TO THE MARKET BY HERSELF
Every Thursday morning, I’d sit at the café with my lukewarm cappuccino and my half-hearted attempt at journaling. It had become part of my ritual ever since…
Ear Care to Prevent Infections
Proper ear hygiene is important to prevent ear infections. Here are some simple tips to keep your ears healthy: 1. Keep ears dry – After showering or…
HE FOUND MY SON WALKING ALONE WITH A STUFFED DOG—AND DIDN’T CALL CPS
It was the one moment I turned my back. Just one. I was inside folding laundry while my four-year-old, Malakai, was supposedly watching cartoons. The front door…
The four years after my husband disappeared were incredibly hard for me and our two kids
The four years after my husband disappeared were incredibly hard for me and our two kids. Over time, we adjusted to life without him, even though we…
MY FIANCE’S 7-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER COOKS BREAKFAST & DOES ALL THE CHORES EVERY DAY — I WAS TAKEN ABACK WHEN I FOUND OUT WHY
When my fiancé, Adrian, moved in with me, he brought along his seven-year-old daughter, Amila. I was excited to build a bond with her. She was a…