Relationships

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Tips for Adulthood: Five Signs You’re Turning into Your Mother
I don't look much  like my mother. But as the years pass, I'm struck by...
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Relearning How to Perform Family
It was but one of many instantiations of how we performed family throughout my mother’s...
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The Kindness of Strangers
I lost my keys last week. This week, I got an email from my local...
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Tips for Adulthood: Five Ways to Cultivate Gratitude
I always feel better when I've thanked someone for something they've done. I also feel...
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Finding Joy in Planning My Mother’s Memorial Service
My mother passed away during the pandemic. She didn't die from Covid 19. But because...
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Learning to Set Boundaries Late in Life
I broke up with a friend earlier this year. I'd been supporting this person through...