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I grew up in a deeply religious home, was kicked out at 17, and lived in a homeless shelter.My relationship with my family has been strained for most of my adult life.My mother and brother have cancer; despite mending our relationship, I’m having difficult feelings.Everything changed after my parents found…

My parents travel around the world in an RV while I’m in New York City, so we’re often far apart.Trader Joe’s keeps us connected because my mom and I often recommend products to each other.As a Japanese family, we love to connect over Trader Joe’s offerings.Seeking adventure runs in my…

I moved from Russia to the US as a teen for college and loved Southern culture.When I became a mother, I mixed my Russian culture with Southern ideals.It wasn’t until I became a single mother that I saw how great the South truly is.It was the summer of 1994. I…

Once I got the hang of parenting little kids, my kids turned into teens.It’s a confusing time for parents of teens and teens themselves.Things constantly change, and sometimes I’m a parent, and sometimes I’m a friend.”Be their parent and not their friend.” This has been an ongoing debate about parenting…

I was flying alone with my 2-year-old, and she was overtired and crying. The gate agent said I needed to calm her down before boarding. A woman behind me carried all my stuff so I could hold my child and comfort her. It took a moment to register the gate…

I’m the mother to three daughters, and all of them aren’t having children anytime soon.I’m devastated that I might never get to be a grandmother.After struggling to get pregnant for years, I can’t wrap my head around their decision.Let’s face it: Not everyone is cut out to be a parent.As…

By Laila Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) -The mother of a woman who was killed the Los Angeles-area Eaton (NYSE:) Fire on Friday sued Southern California Edison in what may be the first death-related case brought against the electric utility in connection with the disaster. Multiple fires that began to burn…

I’ve always loved my mother, but our relationship has always been complicated.When she started texting me in her 80s, our communication started to feel lighter. I’m so glad that I have our texts to look back on now.Mother-daughter relationships can be challenging, and my relationship with my mother was no…

I was estranged from my mother for 11 years before she died.Our relationship always gave me feelings of sadness, but they often intensified over the holidays. Seeking therapy and embracing my emotions helped the me find joy amid holiday grief.Tis’ the season for joy, making holiday cookies in the comfort…

I’ve always been a perfectionist, pushing myself to the extremes for success.I felt like a failure when I became a mother, so I had to shift my perspective.I now want my daughter to embrace failure and be resilient.I am a trifecta of eldest daughter stereotypes: overachiever, people-pleaser, and perfectionist. I…