Losing a Sibling Means You Grow Up Just a Little Bit Faster
What does it mean when a child loses a sibling? It’s a question I am fortunate enough not to have…
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5 Ways To Connect With Your Kids Right Now
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God Made You the Best Big Brother
Nobody asked what you thought of the idea. Oh, there were a few polite questions, “How would you like a…
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You Would Have Been Such a Good Big Brother
An open letter to my son . . . Dear Ben, I’m so sorry we are unable to give you…
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Learning To Live Without a Sibling Never Gets Easier
Happy 37th birthday, little brother. It’s been 25 years since we last celebrated together. It's been said that siblings are…
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We Grew Up Together, So How Did We Get Here?
On days like this, I sit outside in my backyard and beg nature to soothe my wounded soul. Yet another…
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I Missed Out On 30 Years With the Brother I Never Knew I Had
It’s no secret my father and I have a strained relationship. I’ve opened my heart to speak about our troubled…
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You’ll Always Be My Baby
It feels like just yesterday I was staring down at my outstretched tummy, preparing to meet you for the first…
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Dear Kids, Always Remember How Close You Are Right Now
Right now, you’re best friends. You beg to come with me when it’s time to wake sissy up from her…
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My Big Brother is (Still) My Hero
People thought we were having an affair as we sat at the community pool and laughed and hugged and engaged…
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Now More Than Ever, I’m So Glad You Have Each Other
This has been an interesting month, to say the least. When this year started, I never could have imagined what…
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