Ryder Wells from North Carolina is a nearly seven year old boy who had to overcome a lot during his short life and is still fighting. When the boy was only 21 months old, he and his family were visiting friends for Thanksgiving when Ryder was brutally attacked by two 100-pound Rottweilers.
The terrific incident resulted in sweet Ryder losing half of his face. He also had his teeth crushed and suffered from a broken arm and punctured lung. Doctors’ prognosis weren’t bright, but the little fighter survived. Over the course of 5 years, Ryder had to undergo around 50 surgeries to reconstruct his face.
Until he gets mature, he will need to have more surgeries, including nose and teeth reconstruction.
Ryder’s family is proud of their hero son, but they are at the same time concerned for him because he now attends kindergarten and is always starred at, not only by his little friends, but adults too. And although he’s still very young, he is aware of everything. Speaking to The Mirror, his mother Brittany said how “He wears glasses and a cap and sometimes he’ll hang his head to hide his face. But I just tell him every day that he’s beautiful, different is beautiful and it’s ok to be different.”
Recently, the family was at the park when a child pointed at Ryder and started yelling, ‘monster’, before he ran away. This didn’t happen for the first time. “Out shopping the other day someone shouted ‘ew’ at him. It’s hard and it breaks my heart as a parent that after everything he’s been through, people aren’t always nice over something he can’t help.”
Brittany is afraid that things could get even worse once Ryder starts going to school because no matter now innocent children are, they are not really considerate.
She fears her sweet boy may easily become a victim of bullying and is doing all in her power to raise awareness about the effects of bullying on someone like her son. She wants everyone to think twice about how they treat people who are different and hopes her son will be accepted by the society. “I just reassure him as much as I can but I’m absolutely terrified about when he goes to school. There are always going to be a couple of kids who aren’t kind,” she adds.
We should all teach our children to embrace differences and always treat everyone with respect because that would help children like sweet Ryder have a better life.
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Weekly Horoscope: March 10– March 16, 2025
This week brings a mix of magnetic vibes, reality checks, and cosmic shake-ups. Some moments will feel like a date with destiny, while others will demand patience and grounding. Let’s get into it…
March 11th kicks off with Mercury conjunct Venus, making conversations flow effortlessly. Your words have that extra charm and persuasion, so whether you’re socializing, flirting, pitching an idea, or just vibing creatively—don’t let this energy go to waste!
Then, on March 12th, the Sun connects with Saturn, and yeah… reality checks are coming in hot. Time to own where you’ve been dropping the ball, even if you’d rather not. No more excuses—the discipline and self-responsibility you embrace now will pay off later.
Eclipse Season officially kicks in on March 13th (PST) / 14th (EST) with a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo. Think of this as a cosmic reset, pushing you to refine your habits, health, and how you want to be of service to others. Eclipses are wildcards, so stay open and trust you’re being guided toward the right direction—the one that aligns with your highest timeline (wink wink).
Finally, on March 14th (PST) / 15th (EST), Mercury goes retrograde for the next few weeks, starting in Aries. Not everything needs to be a verbal battle, so choose your words and your fights wisely. Use this time to reflect, reassess, and clear up any misunderstandings. Avoid rushing into anything new—patience will be your best friend.
Your Zodiac Sign’s Weekly Horoscope
Aries
Get ready for some eye-opening revelations that’ll inspire you to leave old habits behind, step up your game, and take control of your life. Consider this a cosmic nudge to get organized—whether it’s your schedule or self-care routine—so you can upgrade to a more efficient, aligned version of yourself.
Taurus
Let your creativity run wild! Obsessing over being “perfect” is sucking the joy out of it and blocking your flow. Embrace the chaos, the quirks, and the messy ideas—because that’s where the magic happens. Creativity loves imperfection! Let go of needing everything to look polished and just do it.
Gemini
You know those voices—the ones that say, ‘You should be doing this’ or ‘You’re not doing it right,’ the ones drilled into you growing up? Well, now’s the time to kick those narratives to the curb. Stop chasing approval, forget meeting everyone else’s standards, and start choosing you!
Cancer
Stop obsessing over how you should communicate. You don’t need all the answers or to sound perfect. Instead of over analyzing, trust your words and let them flow. Not everyone will agree with you, and that’s okay. Say what you want to say, even if it’s a little messy.
Leo
The universe is ready to deliver next-level abundance, but you might be blocking it if you’re undervaluing yourself. Those old beliefs about not being ‘good enough’ or ‘perfect enough’? Total BS. They’re only holding you back. Ditch ‘em and own your true value—you’ve got bigger things waiting.
Virgo
The world doesn’t need another copy of someone else—it needs you, exactly as you are. But here’s the thing: you’re the one getting in your own way. Time to shut down that inner critic that’s been dimming your shine. Stop hiding behind impossible expectations and just let yourself be.
Libra
Brace yourself for some deep but necessary discoveries. Hidden fears, old wounds, and those self-sabotaging habits you’ve been dodging? They’re demanding your attention. No more sidestepping the tough stuff—the only way out is through. Give yourself some grace. Healing isn’t always pretty, but it’s totally worth it.
Scorpio
True friends don’t care how perfect you are—they accept you for the good, the bad, and the ugly. And it’s a two-way street. Let go of any need to fit into a group or follow trends just to be accepted. Cut ties with anyone who’s draining your life force.
Sagittarius
Throw those suffocating success standards in the trash already! If your career or image is built on outdated ideas or other people’s opinions, it’s time to clear the slate and get real with yourself. Quit letting anyone define what success looks like—you’re the only one who gets to do that.
Capricorn
You’ve got high standards for yourself, which is awesome, but sometimes they can hold you back a smidge. The key is striving for progress, not perfection. Take this as your chance to course-correct and make room for some upgrades. You’re more than ready and capable—stop second-guessing yourself!
Aquarius
You know those deep emotional connections—where trust, intimacy, and vulnerability are on the table? Well, this is the moment to either level up or face the music. If you’ve been hiding behind thick brick walls, this energy will push you to confront your fears and open up.
Pisces
If you’ve been holding yourself (or others) to impossible standards, here’s your cue to let that pressure go. Perfectionism is overrated. Embrace the real, and sometimes messy, relationships you’ve got—that’s where it’s at. Whether romantic, business, or platonic—drop the judgment. It’s blocking the true connections you’re really after.