Stories

‘My mother-in-law always joked about being our surrogate.’: Mother-in-law ‘blessed’ to serve as surrogate for ‘sweet baby boy’

Kayla Jones, 29, of Texarkana, Arkansas, couldn’t have been more thrilled for her mother-in-law, Patty Resecker, to be her surrogate…

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My MIL Secretly Gave My Baby a Middle Name—I Only Found Out at the Doctor’s Office

Here’s her story: At my baby’s 6-month check-up, the nurse read out her full name—and added a middle name I’d…

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I Saw Something In The Sky When I Needed It Most

It had been a brutal day. Twelve hours on my feet, running from room to room, dealing with emergencies, short…

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I Found Him On A Rainy Morning, Abandoned Near A Gas Station By The Highway

I found him on a rainy morning, abandoned near a gas station by the highway. He was soaked, shivering, and…

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I Let Our Dog Sleep Next To Our Toddler—And Now My Partner Won’t Speak To Me

Okay, before anyone jumps down my throat, let me explain. We’ve had Miso—our little tan Amstaff—for almost three years now.…

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I Went to Care for My Sick Boyfriend, but What I Found Changed Everything and Brought Someone Unexpected into My Life

I went to check on my boyfriend, worried he was too sick to even text me back. But what I…

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You’re supposed to be a wife, not a guest! — My husband shouted when I refused to cook lunch for his family

One Sunday morning, while Nika prepared breakfast in the kitchen, she heard the familiar sound of Lev entering, his voice…

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My Wife Just Announced She’s Pregnant—But I’ve Been Sterile for Months

Here’s his story: We have been married for 5 years. Before we got married, my wife and I had agreed…

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The Horse Broke Through Our Kitchen Door—And I Woke Up To A Nightmare

I’m not even fully awake yet, and I still don’t know how it happened. One second I’m lying in bed,…

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Am I Wrong for Being Upset That My 70-year-old Mom Bought a $1,800 Designer Dress Instead of Helping With Her Grandson’s Education?

I just don’t understand my mom’s priorities. She turned 70 recently and decided to treat herself to a designer dress…

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