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From Mother to Mother

Nothing makes you want to be mothered quite so much as becoming a mother yourself. I felt like a scared child, utterly lost, responsible for nurturing a life while feeling entirely unqualified to do so. But my mother filled my … Continue reading

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Mental Health: Crisis Response

I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader I read Alex Fryer’s column “Kindness, … Continue reading

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Good Gifting

Trust your gut- If you see an item that reminds you of your wife or your best friend, pay attention. Nothing is better than when a person opens a gift and says, “This is so me!” Shop During the off- … Continue reading

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Blinders

To create the life you want, it’s important to put those blinders up. Review your social media feeds and unfollow anyone you’re comparing yourself to, and work with a coach or mentor who is helping you unlock your magic vs. … Continue reading

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4 Steps to Dying With Dignity

1. Know and honor your choices. “We find that what makes the dying process less scary is having agency over how that’s going to happen,” “That means everything from stopping treatment to pursuing all treatment options, from dying at home to … Continue reading

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