When Holiday Gatherings Aren’t So Simple
Here are some tried-and-true ways to pursue peace, even in the chaos.
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How to Answer Those Questions You’re Bound to Be Asked This Time of Year
It’s a time when we’re expected to open up, maybe more than we really want to.
When Buenos Aires Isn’t Just a Trip, It’s a Homecoming
I savor the sweetness of the moment. My visit has just begun.
What to Remember in the Midst of Family Conflict
Truth to remember in the moments you feel defeated at home.
An Open Letter to the Fatherless Daughter
As I write this letter, I have lived the majority of my life without him.
Should You Adopt?
Every adoption is unique, but these questions may help if you’re considering it.
The Silver Lining of My Mom’s Breast Cancer
There are days, no matter your situation, when all you can do is laugh.
So You’re Moving Back in With Your Parents…
If this is your current scenario, or may soon be your current scenario, don’t despair.
The Achiever Embodied: Why These Sisters Are Breaking the Mold as Alaskan Fisherwomen
Emma and Claire Laukitis are two Alaskan-bred sisters who had anything but a traditional upbringing.
What I Didn’t Think I’d Learn From My Father
I was learning something I didn’t see coming. Before he was ‘Dad’, he was ‘Ricky.’ Before there was me, there was this place.
