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From My Husband: “If This Text Goes Through, I Love You”—The Day I Realized I’m Not OK

We played phone tag for hours and then he texted me a text I hope no one ever has to receive from someone they love and miss: “Still not working. Phone’s going to die. If this goes through, I love you.”

I Have a Black Daughter, but Apparently I’m Still Biased Against Black People

"I have a confession to make. It’s embarrassing...especially because I have an interracial family."

Atheist on Plane Trips Over Christian With Cerebral Palsy—Then Yells “If Your God’s So Real, Why Do You Have Those Braces on Your Legs?”

45 minutes later, he angrily shouted out the question that has been burning in his heart for years...

Friend Says “Of All People, You Should Get Why Someone Would Abort a Cleft Baby”—Dad’s Reply Is Perfect

He healed fast and has the best freakin’ personality. That kid loves so hard. Do I wish he didn’t have to go through all of this? Of course. But do I wish we never had him? A million times no. This baby has changed me in so many ways. He really has changed my life.

Courtesy Matt Martin

The first 4 months were difficult. There are a lot of appointments. But once that first surgery is over, things get so much easier. He’s got a few more surgeries to go, but he’s a tough little dude. I hope he’ll be a beacon of light to others, that their world isn’t over just because they’re a little different. Having a cleft baby is difficult at times and it’s terrifying to go into the unknown, but it really is so rewarding.”

Courtesy Matt Martin

**This story was written by Matt Martin of Dallas, Texas. Used with permission. Follow Matt on Instagram here.

From My Husband: “If This Text Goes Through, I Love You”—The Day I Realized I’m Not OK

We played phone tag for hours and then he texted me a text I hope no one ever has to receive from someone they love and miss: “Still not working. Phone’s going to die. If this goes through, I love you.”

I Have a Black Daughter, but Apparently I’m Still Biased Against Black People

"I have a confession to make. It’s embarrassing...especially because I have an interracial family."

Atheist on Plane Trips Over Christian With Cerebral Palsy—Then Yells “If Your God’s So Real, Why Do You Have Those Braces on Your Legs?”

45 minutes later, he angrily shouted out the question that has been burning in his heart for years...