2020 Delivers Another Blow: RBG Dies at 87
United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has died at the age of 87. She died surrounded by family at her home in Washington, DC from…
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Beautiful Girl, It’s Time to Show What You’re Made Of
Beautiful girl, When you are finished falling, after you hit rock bottom and watch yourself come apart into a million pieces, no one is staying to…
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Without Modern Medicine, Would I Be Here Today?
I wouldn’t be a mother without modern medicine. This has a different meaning for me than you might be guessing. I didn’t face challenges…
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It’s Nothing Personal When I Say No
I say no. A lot. Over the years, the invitations extended have declined. I’m OK with that. The folks who care and who matter to me most figure out…
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The New 1980s American Girl Doll is Super Gnarly (No DUH) and I Want Her For ME
Is it wrong to buy an American Girl doll for yourself because you’re 43 years old and you want to re-live your childhood? No? EXCELLENT!…
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Halloween Will Have a Rare Blue Moon This Year, Because 2020
Now that Labor Day is over, it’s officially Halloween season, am I right? While it’s a bit uncertain what trick-or-treating will look…
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The Table Meant For You Will Have An Open Chair
If you are having to fight to have a place at the table . . . If you are having to beg for an invitation . . . If you are feeling like a…
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Netflix’s ‘The Social Dilemma’ is An Alarming Must-Watch
It is not new news that social media has been crushing our country for the past few years. It only takes two minutes scrolling on Facebook or opening…
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We Can Actually ‘Save Our Children’—But Not With a Hashtag
I have spent my entire adult life working with kids from trauma. So the mixed feelings I have about the #saveourchildren moment we’re having as…
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Dear Friend, I’m Not the Same Now That I’m a Mom But I Still Need You
Dearest friend, It’s still me. Well, sort of. I’m here but another version entirely. I’m in a bubble of longing and love. I know you messaged…
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