There’s Nothing Better Than Sharing My Baby With the People I Love
“They’re such a gift, aren’t they?” The voice came from behind me in the grocery line. I tried to keep…
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“They’re such a gift, aren’t they?” The voice came from behind me in the grocery line. I tried to keep…
Continue Reading“You are an island, Melanie—an island alone!” she yelled at me. Her words were in part, a statement of what…
Continue ReadingThe last time I wrote about my grandmother was almost five years ago. It was the eulogy to be delivered…
Continue ReadingIt wasn’t a decision that was made lightly. I didn’t think it would be forever, maybe just temporary. Freshly married,…
Continue ReadingMy great-grandmother lived a difficult life. She grew up during the Great Depression and its harsh aftereffects. Once married, her…
Continue ReadingDear mother-in-law, So many things I wished I could tell you. So many unanswered questions regarding our relationship, or lack…
Continue ReadingDear family who tries to buy love, instead of earning it: I was raised in an amazing family. There was…
Continue ReadingWhen we are pregnant, we hear about this elusive village that will help raise, support, and mold our children. I…
Continue ReadingI’m no stranger to feeling the sting of living cross country from my parents and sisters. But these past weeks?…
Continue ReadingThere has been a death. The death of the family gathering . . . As a youngster, I have vivid…
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