I used to think my life was pretty stable. As a finance executive with a well-paying job, I had the kind of independence I'd always wanted. My bills were paid, my fridge was full, and…

Thanksgiving was meant to be picture-perfect. The table was set with fine china, the rich aroma of turkey filled the room, and laughter bubbled over from every corner. My husband, Peter, was putting the finishing…

"Oh my God! Harry! It's so nice to see you!" Anne exclaimed when she accidentally stumbled into her old school friend on the street. She had left her five girls with her mother, a rare…

"Jeez!" Holden spat when he saw the mess he made on the floor. He and his friend were only going to play a prank on another student and paint his locker. However, he dropped the…

The morning Andrew died began like any other. The sun had just started peeking through my window, painting everything in a soft, golden light that made even my shabby countertops look almost magical. It was…

After my divorce, I became a single mother to my 7-year-old son, Austin, and our cozy house in the quiet suburbs of Minnesota was both my refuge and a constant reminder of what I’d lost.…

We spent the rest of the morning talking and eating the pancakes she made. Claire told us more about her son and her plans to reunite with him. I realized how much strength and determination…

When I look back on my life, I can't help but notice how often fate pushed me into situations I couldn't control. Like when I was 14, and my mom sat me down with her…