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NewsweekWoman Describes Husband's Response to Her Lung Cancer Diagnosis
A 63-year-old woman recounts receiving a lung cancer diagnosis after a routine checkup. Her husband responded by telling her she was not unique in having the disease.
upi.comAuthor Describes Shift From Body Positivity to Body Neutrality
Jasper Peach writes that body neutrality helped reduce personal shame tied to body size. The essay contrasts earlier experiences with current approaches to language about bodies.
The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralian Author Describes Exhaustion After First Year of Parenthood
Bron Lewis recounts her experience with sleep deprivation after the birth of her daughter Olive. The Sydney Morning Herald published an edited extract from her book I’m Not Mad (Anymore).
NewsweekWoman Describes 21-Year Estrangement From Father and Uncertainty About Telling Children
A personal essay details a woman's account of not seeing her father since receiving an email from him 21 years ago. She describes ongoing questions about when and how to explain the absence to her children.
Personal Essay Describes Postpartum Burnout and Trip to India
A writer recounts experiencing burnout after childbirth and how travel to India prompted changes in daily routines and parenting approach. The account focuses on shifts in views about community support and family structure.
NewsweekWriter Describes Using Vegetarian Diet as Dating Filter After Divorce
A California writer who stopped eating meat at age 12 shares how reactions to her vegetarianism have served as a personal indicator when meeting new people. She plans to apply a similar approach when dating again after ending a seven-year marriage.
NewsweekWriter Describes Estrangement from Daughter and Grandchildren
Frances Scott, a writer from Missoula, Montana, shared her personal experience of becoming estranged from her daughter and grandchildren. She discussed the emotional impact and steps toward finding community. The account highlights broader issues of loneliness and family bonds.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPersonal Reflections on 30 Years of Marriage, Love, Life, and Parenting
An individual shares insights gained from three decades of marriage. The reflections emphasize the importance of laughter and shared experiences. The account also covers lessons on love, life, and parenting.