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Jessie Buckley’s Oscars Speech Honors Mothers
Audrey Levens

Irish actress Jessie Buckley brought motherhood to the center stage in her acceptance speech at the 2026 Oscars. Jessie Buckley’s Oscars speech quickly captured attention for its heartfelt tribute to mothers. Last night, Buckley won Best Actress for her performance in Hamnet and used the moment to dedicate the award to what she called “the […]

Real Empowerment for Women: Support for Motherhood and Dreams
Save the Storks

Rethinking What Empowerment Really Means For decades, the word empowerment has been at the center of conversations about women’s rights and reproductive freedom. It’s often presented as a justification for abortion—the idea that ending a pregnancy allows women to pursue education, careers, and independence. But what if that definition misses the mark? What if true […]

Meet the Moms from Team USA Competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Julz

As many look forward to the Winter Olympics this year being held in Milano-Cortina, we are excited to see all the athletic moms who will be competing. At Save the Storks, we believe that true empowerment is when we champion mothers to pursue their dreams and passions while raising their young ones.  Any mom will […]

7 Miraculous Births in the Bible That Reveal God’s Purpose for Every Life
Audrey Levens

From Genesis to the Gospels, the Bible is filled with stories of miraculous births. In fact, there are 397 instances of the word “birth” in the Bible. Each birth story shows God’s heart toward the womb, toward mothers and fathers, and toward the children He forms. Through each story, we see God’s hand in the […]

Breast Cancer and Abortion: What Women Need to Know About the Risks
Charlotte Pence Bond

Understanding the Debate: Abortion and Women’s Health It is essential to raise awareness about how abortion can affect women’s physical and mental health. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we should not ignore the possible connection between abortion and the risk of breast cancer. In a pro-abortion culture and pro-abortion medical world, it is difficult to […]

Finding Hope After Loss: Jessica’s Story
Save the Storks

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month—a time to honor the babies we have lost and the families navigating grief, heartbreak, and healing. This story comes from one of our Save the Storks staff members, Jessica, who courageously shares her journey through miscarriage and the hope that followed. Jessica’s Story “When my husband Levi […]

Millie Bobby Brown’s Adoption Story: Embracing Motherhood at a Young Age
Charlotte Pence Bond

A beautiful adoption story recently made headlines in the media when Millie Bobby Brown, one of the stars of Stranger Things, and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, welcomed a baby girl into their family. Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s Beautiful Adoption Story Not only is this a beautiful development for this young family, but it […]

The Pro-Life Message in “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
Charlotte Pence Bond

The popular new novel, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” by Rufi Thorpe, contains a surprisingly pro-life message. The main character, Margo, finds herself unexpectedly pregnant after she has an affair with her professor. She decides to give her baby life instead of having an abortion, although she is being pressured to do so by people in […]

Pregnancy Discrimination in Schools: When Motherhood Costs You Your Education
Julz

In Margo Has Money Troubles, Rufi Thorpe tells the fictional story of a bright, resourceful young woman whose future derails when she becomes pregnant in college. Margo is an English student at a junior college. She has a short-lived affair with her English professor, and discovers a few weeks later that she’s pregnant. Instead of […]

What We Can All Learn from the Military Spouse Community
Charlotte Pence Bond

When I married my husband, I became a military spouse, taking on a title that I admired and respected but knew little about. I had no idea of the everyday sacrifices it would bring. I knew there would be times that would be difficult, moments he wouldn’t be there to help when I would have […]

Miles for Moms: How We’re Making Movement Matter This Summer
Audrey Levens

This summer, Save the Storks is turning miles into meaningful support for moms facing unexpected pregnancies through our Miles for Moms campaign. Whether you’re walking, biking, running, or traveling far and wide, every mile can help bring life-affirming care to women across the country. We’re excited to spotlight two incredible women—Ashley, a fitness coach and […]