To My Sister, Thank You For Being the Best Aunt To My Kids
“Do you have the kids’ basketball schedule yet?” you texted the other day. I sent back a screenshot of the calendar,…
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I’ll Miss Your Holiday Spirit the Most
Being in a stepfamily means a lot of Christmases, we had one for each household plus each side of the…
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Rett Syndrome Is Only Half of Our Family’s Story
Anxiety. Depression. Perfectionism. Guilt. An over willingness to please. Feelings of neglect. These are just a few of the issues…
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By Enna Shoebridge They Love Each Other (and Sometimes They Don’t)
When I was pregnant with his baby sister, Forest kissed my belly and talked about all the wonderful things he…
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By Autumn Knapp I Want To Raise Good Sisters
My current dilemma: how to teach four little girls how to be good sisters when I have no idea what…
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Happy Sister’s Day
There's not an official “Sister’s Day” but girl, there should be. This past weekend, I spent a few days with…
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My Sister is Dying
My sister is dying. My best friend. My mentor. My right brain and held hand. If you look at her life…
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Our Kids Share a Room On Purpose
I fall into the bed in the guest room at 3 a.m., utterly exhausted from managing the various wakeups of…
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By Betsy Moore Sometimes Sisters Aren’t Best Friends—And That’s OK
Sisters, we don't have to be best friends. I still love you both. When I was five years old, sisters,…
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No One Will Ever Replace My Sister
My dear Paula, I understand you are now in a better place, but I doubt I am anywhere near where…
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By Kimberly Keys There’s No Perfect Age Gap Between Siblings
One day I was at the store buying a new cell phone, trying to wrap up the transaction as the…
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By Megan Hanlon May They Be Siblings Who Stay Friends When They’re Grown
I haven't seen my brother in nine years. We last stood together on a rocky outcropping overlooking Horseshoe Park. Balancing…
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