By Dani Sherman-Lazar No One is Having An Easy Time Right Now
This pandemic has been hard for everyone. The 4-year-old who has been home from school quarantined to his home with…
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By Katy Ursta To the Woman Whose Friend Was Just Diagnosed with Cancer
"30. She's 30 years old, Katy. It's not fair. What can I do?" she asked. My heart ached for this…
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By Katie Gale The Advice George Bush Gave Me in Grad School Seems Even More Important Today
I was lucky enough to earn my master's degree at a presidential library. This alone was pretty amazing, but the…
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By Laura Wheatman Hill It’s Always 2PM On a Wednesday
Today is the day that broke me. The exact time was 2 p.m. But, now, isn’t it always 2 p.m.?…
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By Mary McAteer Sometimes the Ones Who Seem the Happiest Are Hurting the Most
Author's note: this is a very personal blog that I wasn't sure I would ever publish. I thought that if…
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By Michelle Jamison I Have COVID-19 and Being Isolated From My Family is the Worst Part
I was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. First off, it is not fun at all. It was a total shock, as…
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By Kelsey Irwin This is the Sweet Spot of the School Year—And Missing it Hurts
I just dropped off homework, next to an empty parking lot and quiet sidewalks. I set the girls’ folders next…
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By Kaleigh Christensen Love Them Harder
Love them harder. The toddler who threw an epic tantrum? Maybe he’s bored right now. Or confused. Or picking up…
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By Jennifer Vail A Pandemic Feels Different When You Grew Up Poor
I grew up poor. Not “Christmas will be lean this year” poor, but “Christmas only happens if someone picks you…
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By Shelley McCauley I Have Anxiety, But I’m Not Afraid
Yes, I have anxiety. No, I’m not fearful. Let’s just start there. I’m not afraid of contracting this virus. I’m…
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By Jennifer Thompson Keeping Ourselves in Check During Quarantine Might Take Some Extra Effort
The first time I tried alcohol I was in eighth grade. I snuck out after my parents were asleep and…
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Dear Grandparents, We Miss You
Dear grandparents, We miss you. We’ve been advised to stay home for a bit to help keep you safe. Of…
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