“There is nothing worse than being a NICU parent, but there is nothing greater than being one who is blessed and lucky enough to take your child home.”

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These are comments by Harley, Samara, and Mark on the post “There Are No Gender Politics in the NICU – Baby With a ‘Bucket List’”.

Why We Confuse Love with Care

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Anthony Carter realizes he needs to keep practicing at love in order to truly understand it.

See What One Husband Does When His Wife Faces a Terrifying Illness (Video)

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“She’s my princess and I’m her William. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

“If we used our ‘defense’ budget to help people, the next generation would know how to care for one another.”

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This is a comment by Justin Cascio on the post “Male Disposability: 1/19″.

How to Help Someone Who Is Feeling Suicidal

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People who admit to having suicidal thoughts are saying, “I just want the pain to stop.”

“People tend to assume men do not yearn, do not carry that boundless love that is all powerful.”

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This is a comment by jemima101 on the post “A Single Man’s Adoption Story”.

Men, Strength, and Death

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True strength does not require denial of reality, but suppleness in meeting it.

“Let children explore and test themselves.”

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This is a comment by Lars Fisher on the post “My Fourth Father’s Day”.

A Teenage Tale of Tampon Triumph

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Teenage Unlce Woofie champions male sensitivity and purchases the right tampons—all in a day’s work.