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Stepmom: "My daughter is not less, not half my child" | Amy Christie | NewsBreak Original Amanda got married at 26. Her partner already had a daughter, but she's never once felt like a stepmom. In fact, they've agreed not to say "half" or "step" in their family. Every time they go out, Amanda introduces the little girl as her daughter, and many people also remark on how much they look li...

Mom on being open to kids: "Why should I hide my life in front of my daughter?" | Amy Christie | NewsBreak Original Dori Hartley, who lives in New York City, treasures being a parent and the loving bond she nurtures daily with her daughter. However, she has set out to change people's ideas about what it means to raise your child. The mother doesn't think parents or friends should talk differently in front of kids...

Man teaches wildlife lesson: "The lion looked at the rainbow and felt the beauty" | Amy Christie | NewsBreak Original A wildlife photographer captured a series of unique pictures showing the moment when a lion could be seen taking in all the beauty that nature had to offer. As the majestic lion sat right in front of a rainbow, the man got outstanding photos but also taught a valuable lesson about what it means to b...

Man won't give up umbrella in the wind: "It was a life-rain situation" | Amy Christie | NewsBreak Original Rainy days may make you want to stay inside reading, writing, or catching up on some games, but what if a storm catches you unexpectedly? A man tried hard to hold onto his umbrella and wouldn't let it go as the wind got stronger.

Couple values not sleeping in same bed: "We cherish the space" | Amy Christie | NewsBreak Original Luana Ribeira and Alex, her partner, have always slept in separate rooms all the six years they've been together. This hasn't stopped them from making happy memories, and they've also welcomed a baby.

Husband given 5 years to get affairs in order celebrates 35th anniversary: "We're there for each other" | Amy Christie | NewsBreak Original After being given only a few years to settle his affairs, a happily-married man has defied all odds by going on to live his best life with his family. It's been 16 years since those difficult moments, and the man is constantly bolstered by his wife's faith and commitment and their mutual understandi...

Max, the huskie, and Quackers, the duck, bond as friends: "They do everything together" | Amy Christie | NewsBreak Original A huskie and a duck have become best friends. They're now inseparable and have fun together each day. It doesn't matter if it's rainy or cloudy; the two of them go out on their walks and have naps and treats together.

Homeschool mom: "My child grew up in a shopping mall" | Amy Christie | NewsBreak Original As her daughter gets closer to graduating from college, Meredith Cummings recalls what it was like raising her on her own. Together they went through a difficult divorce, the restrictions, and homeschooling. Somehow, the shopping mall across the street became their source of hope, talks, positive en...

Cat shows up during flight: "Kitty got curious about planes" | Amy Christie | NewsBreak Original A woman was headed home when, suddenly, a cat showed up on top of one seat. No one knew exactly who the owner was for a few minutes, but the kitty was comfortable and looking around to see the new place she was in. The main cabin travelers were smiling and comforting the cat as she discovered what f...

Mom gives up on tidy house for memories: "I don't want my kids to remember me mopping the floor" | Amy Christie | NewsBreak Original Stacey Pfeffer has tried to have an organized and neat house for years. After spending $1,000 on hiring different people to help her in her endeavors and not managing to keep up with their instructions, the mother of three has finally given up on constant cleaning.

Couple celebrates 70th anniversary with initial lace dress: "Respect each other even when you don't agree" | Amy Christie | NewsBreak Original A couple from Mitchell, South Dakota, has celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with all their family. The bride wore her original wedding dress, and the heartwarming photoshoot that followed brought back many treasured memories from their love story.

Cockatoo gets jealous of owner's baby, then falls in love: "They cuddle, kiss and have hugs" | Amy Christie | NewsBreak Original Marni, the cockatoo, has a brotherly bond with little Remi, his owner's son. They want nothing more than to play all day and have fun together, but in the beginning, it wasn't easy at all.