My name is Margaret, and I’m 71. When my husband died, my world fell apart. The only thing that kept

I ADOPTED A 4-YEAR-OLD BOY—EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT UNTIL HIS FIRST BIRTHDAY WITH ME I always knew I wanted to be

There are times in life that are so odd, emotional, or surprising that they seem like they belong in a

I hadn’t left this room in two months. The walls are this weird, beige color that makes everything feel like

We knew he wouldn’t make it to campus. The walk alone from the parking lot to the stadium would’ve knocked

Back then, we didn’t have much—just punk jackets, cheap beer, and a whole lot of attitude. We used to hang

I saved every penny for our dream home—every extra shift, every sacrifice. I packed lunch instead of ordering out, took