Embracing Different
I was 20 weeks along in the pregnancy with my third daughter when I experienced one of the biggest curveballs of my
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October 29, 2020
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No Ordinary Love
The square-cut cubic zirconia at the center of the ring offends my minimalist sensibilities. Jewelry should quietly accent
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September 28, 2020
It’s Been Almost 20 Years – A Prayer of Remembrance
“Remembrance begins with deep, personal identification. It begins with remembering the affliction of [others], and marking
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September 11, 2020
What Not to Say to Someone Going Through a Divorce… And What to Say Instead
I have always been a planner, hell bent on having control. With all things in life, I anticipated every possible outcome so I
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August 23, 2020
Personal Essay | National Sisters Day
(Content note: this essay will discuss the death of a child. Y’all remember how Finding Nemo started out with ten minutes of
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August 2, 2020
We Will Dance Again
When it’s all moving fast, we slow the fuck down. We breathe in and fill our diaphragms. We breathe out the sound pshhh, like
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April 28, 2020
That’s What She Said | 11 Life Skills You Already Have
I’ve not been part of a global pandemic before. I recently had a conversation with my partner about how I’ve been through a
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March 24, 2020
Around the World in the Ultimate Romantic Gesture
When it comes to showing someone how deeply they’re loved, thoughtfulness is key. While visiting a jewelry store or searching
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February 14, 2020
A Life in Letters
This piece may, in some ways, feel a bit antiquated. It’s becoming far more common to type than hand-write. I admit that most
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January 22, 2020
Letter Writing as an Act of Love
According to the author of “5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts,” Gary Chapman, there are unique sets of “love
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December 7, 2019
