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In May 2022, my husband, Daniel, and I reached a major milestone on our quest toward the American dream: buying our first home in Western Washington. The one-story home is just under 1,300 square feet and has four bedrooms and two bathrooms.For almost a year, we enjoyed the freedom of…
After having a baby last summer, my husband and I realized something: by the time the house was quiet and our baby was asleep, neither of us had much energy left to talk about anything. We weren’t fighting often, but little frustrations had a way of lingering because there never…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Teri Williams, president and chief operating officer of OneUnited Bank. It has been edited for length and clarity.Growing up in Indiantown, Florida, I used to follow my great-grandmother around, whom I called Ma Honey. Ma Honey owned a penny candy store,…
“I miss him so much,” I sobbed into the phone. “I don’t know if I can do this.” I was surprised my sister could understand me through the tears, but she’d always been good at decoding my words — and what was behind them. I’d been away from home for…
A few years ago, my brother-in-law, his wife, and their kids relocated to Sarasota, Florida. Not long after, my husband’s aunt and mother followed.So every summer since, my husband, our two daughters, and I visit for a week to catch up and hang out. On our first trip, though, something…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Allison Strumeyer, cofounder and CEO of doublesoul. It has been edited for length and clarity.When I was in college at the University of Pennsylvania, I had a side hustle selling T-shirts. I would connect with local artists to feature their work…
When my husband and I boarded a flight to Europe earlier this summer, we were embarking on our first major trip alone since becoming parents 12 years ago.I knew it would be an adjustment to travel without our twins. What I hadn’t quite realized was that the hard part happened…
For the past five years, my husband and I have spent several months each year living with his 85-year-old mom.Since he and I both work remotely and don’t have any children or pets, we make the most of our freedom by choosing to spend a lot of time with his…
I thought I would hate living in a high-rise apartment. I grew up in the woods of northern Minnesota, watching deer and the occasional bear wander through the backyard. I’ve spent my adult life in suburban townhomes near large park reserves, a compromise between rural landscapes and the job opportunities…
Before I had a baby, I had no clue that birthday parties for 1-year-olds were even a thing.As my friends started having children, I got invited to their kids’ first birthday parties. I was surprised when the invitation mentioned a food truck and had links to an online gift registry.…
