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School Forces Student to Take Jesus Out of Graduation Speech, Plan Gloriously Backfires When She Drops This Line

“I’ve always been a rule follower. When they said not to chew gum, I didn’t chew gum. When they said not to use your cellphone, I didn’t use my cellphone. But today, in the spirit of defying expectations, and for perhaps the last time at this podium, I say..."

‘You Are Made in the Image of God’—Valedictorian’s Faith-Filled Graduation Speech Goes Viral for All the Right Reasons

A South Carolina high school valedictorian is going viral for her very faith-based graduation speech following a devastating tragedy.

High School Valedictorian Delivers Graduation Speech Hours After Dad’s Funeral

Early College High School valedictorian Alem Hadzic has gone viral after he took the stage at his graduation ceremony to deliver his speech—just hours after his father's funeral. 

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To the Moms and Mothers-in-Law Who Say ‘Yes’ When Your Life Is in Shambles

"To the moms and mothers-in-law who say, 'come over,' and bring the kids, and bring the laundry and bring your appetite. To the moms and mothers-in-law who say, 'yes,' when you ask them to your place to watch the kids, help fold clothes or to cook dinner for you and your family on an overpacked day."

“Hey Friend, I’m Coming Over. Please Don’t Clean Up. Don’t Dress Up. Please Just BE.”

"So, get ready to answer your freakin’ door, and you better not be wearing anything other than leggings, a messy pony, yesterday’s make-up, compassion and grace."

Dear Little Girl With the Smart Mouth

"You are about to be surprised little lady. My tirade I am about to have right here, well, it is not one in which you will be put in your place and reminded to be respectful."

Why I Will Never Apologize for My Noisy Kids

That noise — it’s mine — all mine, and I will never ever apologize for it.

‘Stop Telling Moms Not to Blink—It’s Okay for Us to Miss Some Stuff’

"Listen, mamas — you can be both the momma who doesn’t want to blink, but who still freakin’ blinks because she needs those brief breaks from her empowering yet fatiguing journey as a life guide for her children."