The medical appointment that confirmed my mother’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s was brief

My mum, Ferga, exhaled and said, “Oh God”, as I sat there feeling my world disintegrate – she was the epicentre of my heart. The appointment was brief; there’s no intensive treatment regime to follow, ...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader’s ...
The Press Democrat

There was ‘a bridge called Jesse Jackson’ across decades of civil rights advocacy

“From Martin Luther King to Barack Obama, there’s a bridge called Jesse Jackson,” the Rev. Al Sharpton said. Jackson, a ...
Psychology Today

The Self-Love Gap

A simple nightly love letter can quiet the self-criticism, strengthen emotional resilience, and provide the compassionate ...

Quote of the day by Princess Diana: 'Every one of us needs to show how much we care for…'

Princess Diana was a cherished member of the British royal family. Her grace and empathy made her a global icon. She ...
Observer

Cassidy Gard’s 10 Best Books to Read at Life’s Crossroads

These books didn’t just inspire me—they gave me permission to be complicated, to be a hurricane, to take up space. And when I finally gave myself that permission, my own story came pouring ...
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124 funny mom quotes that any parent will find relatable

This is a real compendium of mom life troubles - from babies and their sharp nails lovingly scratching your face to blaming your farts on them; no topic is beyond limits in these mommy quotes.