Role Reboot

Is A Marriage License Proof Of Adulthood?

I’ve accumulated several licenses after 37 years. These documents empower me as a woman and contribute to my identity. My transition into adulthood is unequivocally tied to my credentials. My paperwork is a timeline of personal and professional growth. When I received my driver’s license, I felt incredibly free. (It’s amazing what four wheels and […]

Can Heartbreak Break A Man?

This post was originally published on The Good Men Project. Republished with permission. Nicole Johnson argues that societal tropes of masculine strength and perseverance obscure the fact that emotional damage can destroy a man. I have been the beneficiary of magnificent male mentors. From dating tips to elevator pitches, I have received outstanding advice from men. […]