With many, many patients coming his way, my father was highly esteemed—a venerated figure like a god, in fact...

Life as a child was one of exploration, advancement, and amazement. I remember movie nights when my older brother, parents, and I...

Emotions—my mother’s, specifically—ran our household. If Mom was upset, everyone’s emotional state shifted. My sisters and I walked on...

Our favorite was hide-and-seek. We would hide in unconventional places like the fridge or dryer. My father worked in logistics, and my...