Although parents love their children, they can be backbreaking work. When a couple found out about the excessive number of kids they might be having, the line between excitement and terror became thin.
A father recorded an emotional video explaining "Down Syndrome" after overhearing a conversation between another father and son at a DVD store. He went on to add that it was the best thing that ever happened to him.
Homeless and rummaging through the trash, in 1975, Ken Selway had reached a point in his life where he was contemplating suicide. Luckily for him, an angel was waiting in the wings.
Death can be cruel as it creates a wedge between and among loved ones. But for Tracy Somers, a single mom who realized that her end was near, she wanted her son to live like she was still present, which influenced her to give him up for adoption.
When a 9-year-old girl lost her father, she was devastated to learn that there was no money for his funeral. She quickly came up with a plan to raise money, and the public's support made her cry.
When a family who experienced a devastating loss went out for dinner on Father's Day, people seated at another table decided to pay for their meal. The gesture meant the world to them.
Two strangers who look eerily alike made a shocking discovery about their true identities. However, what course of action did they take when they found out who they really were?
A widower who lost his beloved wife felt cursed by his loneliness, which led him to put a sign on his window begging for "normal" people to chat with–inside Tony Williams' story.
When a cashier made a joke that had the potential to offend a mother and her disabled daughter, he apologized. He also had an insightful conversation with the mother, which meant a lot to her.
When her 14-year-old daughter went missing in 1997, one mother refused to stop believing she would return home. Two decades later, they were reunited, but her child was a completely different person.
When a man found a few bags outside a church office in Florida, he thought it was a donation. However, he saw two children and their mother hiding nearby upon closer inspection.
Having a funeral for one's child is not something any parent should go through. In one case and almost as if he anticipated the coming grief, a little boy left a remnant behind for his mom and dad.
North Dakota mom Jill Rosenow felt distraught after her daughter suddenly fled from rehab. After months of searching with no developments, she shockingly found her daughter in the most bizarre condition.
A woman suffered a pulmonary embolism after delivering her baby girl through C-section. She fell into a near-fatal coma, and the doctors were worried she wouldn't make it until a quick-thinking nurse had a strange idea.
When a mom of three told her parents she wished to have a baby with her husband to give to her friend, they freaked out. While she was hurt, she knew she was only doing what her mother had done for her parents.
A now 61-year-old woman met her one-day husband-to-be when he was only 15 years old. Now married, some individuals are disgusted -- either way, other's opinions will not be getting in the way of their next journey together.
When a homeless man witnessed a deadly car crash, he rushed to the vehicle to help the victims. His brave actions were lauded on television and led to an unexpected family reunion.
A disabled soldier was filled with tears after he found a huge surprise and a touching note from a kind stranger who had observed his struggle with cutting his lawn.
Two of the cutest 5-year-old twins posed for a photo at school, complete with their coordinating outfits and adorable smiles. However, an awestruck mother couldn't believe what she saw when she looked at the picture.
After 40 years, a woman, Simon Ellin, contacts a girl who bullied her in seventh grade while doing research that involved her former classmates in high school.
A group of strangers made the discovery of their lives while searching through a dumpster for valuables. They found a baby thrown into the dumpster by its young mother, and here is what they did.
An elderly man left alone to care for himself after his caretaker abandoned him phoned the police. The helpless man cried that he was starving and had not eaten for days. Here is how the force responded.
At a time when interracial courtship was forbidden in Britain, a British woman fell in love with a black man. She was given a difficult choice between following her heart or losing her family. She chose the former. Here's her story.
Feeling that he had no other option, one individual took outrageous action to save a loved one. The question is, did the authorities take punitive measures, or were they more forgiving?
While outright racism is frowned at, some Black people have complained of the comments and suspicions they get when seen with a white child. A couple who recently adopted a child was the latest to share in the experience.
A viral TikTok video showing a young boy holding an "I Am A Bully" placard while his parents sat and watched has generated a truckload of reactions from people.
A Utah family who adopted their four-year-old son met his biological father near a supermarket. The reunion took place after the kid's mom noticed an older adult panhandling around the area.
An English couple with nine kids and two relatives have had difficulty finding a suitable home and are scared of losing their Keighley residence, following the council's verdict to evict them from where they have called home for a long time.
A veteran and his wife struggling to keep warm in the cold were surprised by local school children, who gifted them a tiny house they built themselves.
One little boy had no hope of finding his way back home. However, he managed to come upon extremely helpful strangers to assist him. These individuals were found on none other than Douyin - or what many may refer to as TikTok.
Beaten, broken, and abandoned, two lost souls collided into one another under the most peculiar circumstances -- but what would come of their special bond?
Jennifer Garner’s “Miracle From Heaven'' was widely accepted by people of faith but also drew questions from others. However, not many people know that the movie was inspired by a real event.
When a little girl saw a homeless man outside the restaurant window, she immediately wanted to help. Many praised her kindness after the story went viral online—it also led to an unexpected phone call.
When a man found out about a 3-year-old's struggle with bullies, he decided to help. He held her hand and walked her to school wearing an outfit that was bound to catch the attention of her bullies.
One father had vowed to his daughter that he would throw her a huge ceremony when she eventually got married -- However, life took a turn, standing in the way of this sacred promise.
Stereotypes can cause many of us a world of pain. One mom refused to leave her baby out in the cold and was determined to defy stigmas, even if it meant becoming a social pariah.
An abandoned newborn was close to death, with its ability to breathe slowly fading away. One patron at a restaurant attempted to rescue the little one, but would it work, or was a tragedy inevitable?
When a woman went into cardiac arrest, her husband and other first responders refused to give up and managed to resuscitate her. She asked for a pen and paper as soon as she woke up.
When a couple found out they were expecting a baby, they were excited. Sadly, their joy turned into worry when they discovered the father-to-be had cancer. They made a big decision after his diagnosis.
In 2018, Josie Desgrand proved that with discipline and determination, anything is possible. The teenager lost about 141 pounds in 12 months after being bullied in high school. Here's how she did it.
When her parents moved from America to Guatemala, one woman didn't know where she fit in. Everything changed when she met a terminally ill baby that set her life on a new trajectory.
A woman had her once-happy life turned around after being engulfed in flames and suffering third and fourth-degree burns. While in the hospital, she had another tragic experience.
Love is an unusual and unexpected force, finding its way into our lives whenever it pleases. If anyone can vouch for this, it's Briggs Fussy and Brittney Husbyn, whose story will leave skeptics with tears in their eyes.
When a nurse helped with an emergency c-section, she felt an instant connection with the premature baby. She was 25 years old and never imagined becoming a mother, but it was meant to be.
In 2021, a family had nowhere to go, so they slept in their car. They were scared, and it was not the ideal place for a baby. Thanks to a caring organization, they were moved out of harm's way and into a hotel.
Last year a newborn baby was discovered on a doorstep in Fairbanks, Alaska. An accompanying note revealed the mother's desperate plea for help and that she hoped the child would find a loving home.
A mom of four was overcome by emotions after she opened her son's birthday cake and realized that a stranger had paid for it. Here's why the cake was paid for.
The loss of a family member can be devastating to all relatives, who most likely want to remember the best in the individual who passed. However, some have a unique, almost brutal way of commemorating their loved ones.
A medical mystery, one young man, continues to shock the world after he disobeys the laws of nature multiple times - all with a glint of love and humor in his eyes.
Sleeping on the dirty streets, a forgotten man had given up on life, simply living for the next meal. This was until a stranger walked into his life, providing him not only with food but also hope.
