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Jun 20, 20218 min read
My Sailor Father
There was no packing, no preparation, no goodbyes. My grandmother came and gave him his wool cap. He put it on and left in a hurry...
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Jan 15, 20216 min read
What I Didn't See Before: A COVID-19 Story
As I watched my son get dirt on his clothes and static from the slide in his hair, I realized...
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Feb 10, 20206 min read
And What of My Legacy?
I used to ask, “What is the purpose of educating young girls? What are they good for? Why would I ever want a daughter...
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Aug 8, 20198 min read
A Beautiful Life Once More
It’s not wrong to believe that life is unfair and difficult. But the thing is, that’s how it is for everyone...
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Apr 5, 20197 min read
No More Pain
When my father was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2006, I remember an overwhelming feeling of relief. Relief. Who does that?...
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Aug 30, 20187 min read
A Life of My Own
Remember that episode of The Simpsons when Bart divorces his parents? He moves into a wicked loft-style apartment with what little...
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