The Gray Robe
When I was in my late teens, early 20’s, I got a gray robe for Christmas. It was a gift from my mother and was
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February 26, 2021
relationships
9 Signs of a Power Imbalance in Your Relationship
Healthy and happy romantic relationships are usually made up of two people who treat each other as equals. Even though
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February 11, 2021
Dear Men: Women are Tired and Need Gifts
Dear Men, You don’t know this, but your relationships with women are in trouble. I know this because I am a woman. I hang
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November 24, 2020
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
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
My Divorced Parents Couldn’t Co-parent, and I’m a Better Mom Because of It
If you’re divorced, your interactions with your ex-spouse teach your children a lot about adult relationships. What sort of
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April 26, 2020
Practicing Grace
The conversation was going nowhere fast. A friend and I argued about whether the COVID-19 pandemic would ultimately lead to
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March 26, 2020
A Whole Lot of Nothing
I dreamed I pressed my hands against the wall of our bedroom and the whole house fell down. I liked that the house fell down,
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March 21, 2020
Are Role Models Necessary When You’re Grown?
I have reached a strange age in life when many of my childhood heroes are dead or fallen. Like most life transitions, it
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January 29, 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
