My mind was buzzing with plans as I hurried up the driveway that evening. I had just quit my job and I couldn't wait to tell my husband the reason for my decision. I had…

The world could burn down, and I’d still be here—on my porch, cradling a warm cup of freshly brewed coffee, a book in my lap, and nothing but the sound of nature humming in the…

Valentine's Day wasn't just another holiday filled with chocolates and roses. For Melanie and me, it also marked our first wedding anniversary. It had seemed like a great idea when she suggested we get married…

I used to dream about weddings. Not in the fairytale-princess way, with flowing white dresses and ballroom receptions. No, my dreams were much simpler. I just wanted to sit in the pews, watch my siblings…

As I drove to the hospital, the balloons bobbed beside me in the passenger seat. My smile was unstoppable. Today, I was bringing home my girls! I couldn't wait to see Suzie's face light up…

I never thought love could turn into a battlefield so quickly. One day you're planning a wedding with the man of your dreams, and the next, you're staring at his parents across a table as…

When I inherited $500,000 from my late mother, I thought it would give me security. Instead, it gave my in-laws a reason to sink their claws into me. One request turned into another, until I…

Home alone one afternoon, Martha opened the door expecting a courier or a neighbor. Not a boy with teary eyes, whispering, “MOM?” Her heart raced. She had three kids and had memorized every inch of…