When 2-year-old Sophie first started getting ill in May of 2017, her parents, Jonathan and Shelby, thought she may have allergies.
She had trouble breathing and doctors were concerned that she may have asthma.
An allergy test was scheduled for a few days after her check-up – but then things changed.Shortly before the test, Sophie suddenly stopped breathing during the night. Read the full story here ▶
In a world where numerous families live in fear due to domestic violence, it is disheartening to witness their struggles. Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that some are afraid to leave their abusive relationships and start anew.
However, amidst these challenges, stories of remarkable strength and determination emerge. One such story is that of Cara, a mother of four, who, with limited resources, decided to embark on an extraordinary journey that would change the course of her family’s life forever.
Cara, a survivor of a long-term destructive relationship marked by control and violence, dreamt for years of providing a safer home for her four children. However, the unfortunate mother knew she couldn’t afford a house big enough to accommodate them. Read the full story here ▶
When a couple finds out that they are expecting a baby, it’s common for them to hope that the baby is one gender instead of the other.
For many fathers, they often want a little boy who they can play ball with and take hunting or fishing.
Mothers often want a little girl so that they can share special times together, such as makeovers and spa days.
Dr. Jason Bittner is a chiropractor in Ohio. When he found out the gender of his new baby, he wasn’t as happy as most new fathers are.
His wife found out that they were going to have a little girl, but he wanted a boy. The couple already has two children.
Bittner was able to maintain his cool for a few months after his daughter was born, but it was soon too much for him to handle.
When the baby was just three months, Bittner did something that most new fathers wouldn’t.
The little baby started to get fussy one day, and Bittner assaulted her. She had brain damage because of the force of the impact.
There were also at least two dozen fractures to her bones.
Bittner had his day in court and was indicted on numerous counts of felony child endangerment and assault on a child.
He assaulted the baby in the home that he shared with his wife and their other children.
Having a little girl instead of the boy he wanted pushed him over the edge, and he lashed out at the helpless baby.
Bittner’s practice has posted updates about the couple in the past. The nurses posted that the little girl was born in November of 2017.
A picture of the baby’s mother was also posted along with her birth weight.
Bittner appears to enjoy the moment of being a father to a little girl again, but he’s boiling on the inside.
A prosecutor has claimed that Bittner was unhappy when the baby fussed.
Bittner’s wife took the baby to the hospital after she was injured and claimed that it was an accident.
The father was arrested at his office the next day after doctors determined that the injuries were not consistent with an accident.
It seemed like a normal day for Charmaine when she took her dog, Georgie, for a walk. The 63-year-old and her pet often take different routes when out walking. On that particular day, their walk took them past a storm drain.
No sooner had they neared the drain, did Georgie begin to bark madly. When Charmaine took a closer look, she couldn’t believe her eyes.
According to Charmaine, Georgie is scared of cats, so when she heard cries coming from within the drain she thought perhaps a cat had gotten itself stuck. Read the full story here ▶
The love of a child is priceless, so when that child passes away, it is a very devastating thing to intake. It is hard on the parents as well as the family. However, the love and joy for that child never goes away and they live forever through memories of happiness.
Three-year-old Sadie Grace Andrews is will forever be remember and honored after she was killed accidentally while outside of an ice cream parlor.
In Auburn, Alabama, Sadie was outside playing with her other siblings when by accident she ended up slipping into a grease trap and drowned. Read the full story here ▶
Police officials said the 22-year-old suspect, later identified as Anthony, was taken into custody and later charged with aggravated child abuse and aggravated neglect of a child in the toddler’s brutal death.
Prosecutors say the young man reportedly killed his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son to death. The suspect reportedly beat the little boy to death with a toy.
Police officials said the dispatcher received a 911 call reporting an unresponsive 2-year-old boy at a residence. The first responders located the child, who was not breathing and was bleding from the mouth. Read the full story here ▶
Many couples like to indulge in a good walk on the beach. It’s romantic, charming, and a lot of fun. That’s what Katie Stephens and Eddie Zytner hoped to enjoy while on vacation in the Dominican Republic to enjoy the Carribean sun.
When Eddie, 25, and Katie, 22, came back from their one-week holiday to Punta Cana, they couldn’t help noticing that their feet were very itchy.
First, they figured it was the fault of bug bites. But then the itchiness escalated into blisters, swelling, and bumps. Read the full story here ▶
Samantha Rodriguez is a 20-year-old who should be living a normal life that includes working or going to college.
Instead, the California resident is raising her five siblings because their parents recently passed away from cancer. The siblings range in ages from 5 to 16.
Although the family isn’t what most would call normal since the oldest sibling is raising the younger ones, they make it work with a lot of love and respect. Read the full story here ▶
All of us need to feel safe and protected, to have our physical requirements for food, clothing, warmth, healthcare met. All children can be vulnerable sometimes, and as a parent it is only natural to worry about their safety.
But, unfortunately, this was not the case with this 12-year-old girl, who was not identified due to her age. The 12-year-old girl become pregnant after she was reportedly trafficked then sold into a forced marriage.
She was confirmed to be three months pregnant after being taken to the a hospital accompanied by two adults. Read the full story here ▶
Willem Dafoe has been mesmerizing audiences with his incredible acting talent for decades now.
The actor, however, is often looked over and not given the appreciation he deserves.