5 Ways to Prevent Family Estrangement
How my family talked ourselves into a corner–and why yours doesn’t have to. Continue reading 5 Ways to Prevent Family Estrangement
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Passing Normal: When Your Mother Has Autism
I inherited an odd brain. When the winter sun hits the three o’clock slant and stares me straight in the … Continue reading Passing Normal: When Your Mother Has Autism
How Chronic Illness Made Me a Champion Worrywart
I worry about everything. Barometric pressure. Fluorescent lights. Hormones. My bedtime. You name it, I can fret over it. So … Continue reading How Chronic Illness Made Me a Champion Worrywart
Why the Rape Wasn’t Your Fault: An Open Letter
A lot of blog posts address men who believe rape is, at least in part, the responsibility of the victim—rather than … Continue reading Why the Rape Wasn’t Your Fault: An Open Letter
Learning to Live with the Demon That’s Always There
Anger, like depression, is a stress response, and both can shorten our life expectancy. I’ve been facing some hard facts … Continue reading Learning to Live with the Demon That’s Always There
On Seeing My Father’s Face for the First Time in Nine Years
I can’t say for sure exactly why, but two days ago, I sat down at my computer, opened Google, and … Continue reading On Seeing My Father’s Face for the First Time in Nine Years
How Rage Is Shutting Down American Politics
As a high school and college student, I aspired to change the world. I binge-watched The West Wing before binge-watching … Continue reading How Rage Is Shutting Down American Politics
