By Hilary Doyle I’m Done Trying To Make Everyone Else Happy During the Holidays
Every year as the holidays draw near, my dread, overwhelm, and anxiety begin to heighten. Almost to the point of…
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By Jenni Brennan I’m Setting Boundaries With My Narcissistic Parent
“If you wanted to break your father, you did.” I stared at the text from my mother, yet another reminder…
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By Emma Wilson Dear Uninvolved Family, You Don’t Know What You’re Missing
Dear uninvolved family, It's sad that you don't care enough to come see us, to bother with my children. You…
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By Her View From Home Sometimes a Blended Family Doesn’t Mix Well
When my dad first started dating my soon-to-be stepmom, I was overjoyed. He had been so lonely and untrusting of…
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So God Made an Uncle
God looked down and He saw that sometimes parents were just too tired for another game of hide-and-seek or freeze…
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I Wish My Dad Was a More Involved Grandparent
Growing up, I never fit in. I was that awkward girl who could never really relate to anyone, the girl…
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By Shanna Walker 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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By Melanie Forstall I’m Distancing Myself From My Dysfunctional Family
“You are an island, Melanie—an island alone!” she yelled at me. Her words were in part, a statement of what…
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By Shannon Armenis A Grandmother Leaves an Imprint of Love
The last time I wrote about my grandmother was almost five years ago. It was the eulogy to be delivered…
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By Jordan Morgan Home is Where You Make it—Even Without Family Nearby
It wasn’t a decision that was made lightly. I didn’t think it would be forever, maybe just temporary. Freshly married,…
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By Jessica Swanda Even When Memory Fails, Love Remains
My great-grandmother lived a difficult life. She grew up during the Great Depression and its harsh aftereffects. Once married, her…
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By Aisha Brown My Mother-in-Law Doesn’t Like Me, But I Love Her Anyway
Dear mother-in-law, So many things I wished I could tell you. So many unanswered questions regarding our relationship, or lack…
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