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Putting My Dog Down Let Me Finally Breathe Again
The year our writer decided to stop trying for a child, she adopted a dog. Eleven years later, it was not the goodbye she expected. Read more
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Why I Finally Caved and Went to a High School Reunion
After 35 years, our writer realized she was ready to check in on her past. Read more
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The Curse of Being the Mom: ‘All Her Fault’ Reveals What Even Divorce Won’t Change
The new show brought up a universal truth for mothers, whether they are married or not. Read more
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Does an Entire Generation of Women Have a Fucked Up Relationship with Their Mothers?
One single Thread gave our writer more emotional closure than years of therapy ever did. Read more
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Can I Kick It? How I Accepted It’s Time to Start Wearing Practical Shoes
Goodbye long walks in ballet flats, hello Hokas. Read more
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Sandwich Generation: Taking Care of a New Baby While Losing My Mom
Our writer suffered “ambiguous loss” after her son was born and her mom slipped deeper into dementia. Read more
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I’m 42 and Never Had a Boyfriend. Can a Matchmaker Find Me One?
Our writer spent $3,500 hoping a professional could land her the relationship of her dreams. Read more
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The Sexy Wardrobe Staple from My Youth I Can’t Bring Myself to Toss
On the cusp of turning 50, our writer realizes she’s not ready to let go of that side of herself. Read more
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We Should Listen to Jennifer Lawrence: Conrad Fisher Is Toxic
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ may have helped this writer finally get over the bad boy paradigm. Read more
