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Your words hold power. Your stories carry medicine. The world needs what you’re here to share—so don’t keep it tucked away.

Moving far away can disrupt existing social networks, leading to feelings of isolation. One of the best solutions is to stay as connected as possible with friends and family. However, it’s also important not to cling too tightly to the past, as moving forward is part of the journey. 

Adopting a minimalist lifestyle can be a powerful strategy to combat lifestyle inflation. By focusing on your essential needs and valuing experiences over material possessions, you can break free from the cycle of escalating expenses.

Out at the nurse’s station, the level of nervous activity and high-pitched chatter sounded an alarm in my head. “Twins born at home?” I asked the charge nurse. That wasn’t such a big deal. But her reply is what knocked me off kilter. “Yeah,” she answered, “twenty-three weeks.” My heart dropped, and my adrenaline surged.

If you or someone you love is navigating memory loss, know that support exists—sometimes in ways we least expect. Healing can take many forms, and even in loss, new doors can open.

All parents want to support their children’s development. Parents must get involved with their children and support them on their life journey.

Who shines brightly and welcomes you with the warmest hello?

Set in 1950s America and inspired by true events, Boy at the Crossroads: From Teenage Runaway to Class President follows a troubled thirteen-year-old who flees a painful home life and journeys across the country in search of belonging, resilience, and hope. This award-winning coming-of-age novel explores how even the most unlikely paths can lead to transformation.

“How can seniors safely continue living at home, and what help is available?”

“Life is fragile and unpredictable, so I choose the joy of positive optimism.”

From Struggle to Strength: How One Chicago Mom Built ‘My Family’s Village’ to Uplift Families in Need Who would have ever thought a little black girl who grew up in the housing projects on the south side of Chicago would have her own non-profit organization one day? Who would also have a master's degree in Social Work while working towards pursuing her PhD? Unfortunately, my aunt did not think so.  She always made me believe that her children were better off. She believed bec

As long as my words bring a smile or a contented sigh, I will continue to write “Until the Ink Goes Dry.”

Moving assistance for people with disabilities is available to make moving possible for everyone.

Fierce Fairytales, Poems & Stories To Stir Your Soul ~ NIKITA GILL Traditional fairytales are rife with cliches and gender stereotypes: beautiful, silent princesses; ugly, jealous, and bitter villainesses; girls who need rescuing; and men who take all the glory. But in this rousing new prose and poetry collection, Nikita Gill gives Once Upon a Time a much-needed modern makeover. Through her gorgeous reimagining of fairytale classics and spellbinding original tales, she disman

Effie Crockett was invited to help some mothers in the Muskogee Tribe. Once she arrived in camp, Effie laughed at what she saw. The Muskogee Tribe had a custom of cradling their pappooses among the swaying branches of birch trees.

Maya Angelou https://www.biography.com/people/maya-angelou-9185388 Maya Angelou was a poet and award-winning author known for her acclaimed memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and her numerous poetry and essay collections. Who Was Maya Angelou? Marguerite Annie Johnson Angelou (April 4, 1928 to May 28, 2014), known as Maya Angelou, was an American author, actress, screenwriter, dancer, poet and civil rights activist best known for her 1969 memoir,  I Know Why the Caged Bir

Have you ever noticed that all those ads for dating sites have taken over the airwaves?  They are geared towards every demographic you could possibly think of.

“For two people to live successfully as husband and wife, they must be able to understand each other as only true companions can.  They must recognize the needs of each other and be willing to cooperate to satisfy them.”

In 1987 the US Congress designated March as National Women’s History Month. This creates a special opportunity in our schools, our workplaces, and our communities to recognize and celebrate the often-overlooked achievements of American women.