As I was appreciating my hair and my boobs that morning, I was also thinking about how little we can ask from the universe. Pretty much just this—to be kept whole. On the morning of my 39th birthday, I was grateful for two things: my hair and my boobs. There were other things too, of […]
I crave that connection with that one perfect friend, who would reciprocate my feelings. But it remains elusive and I wonder now, if it’s even possible. One of the most vivid memories of my childhood is a bit of an elusive, weird thing: it’s my mother’s devotion to her best friend. My mother felt and […]
No matter how involved and supportive my son’s father is, it often feels like the weight of the big, big decisions—and the small, daily decisions—are perched on my shoulders. Right before my son was born my mother said something to me that, at the time, didn’t make much sense. She said: “Your husband will love you […]
We share so much of our lives online, but it seems like in the name of political correctness, there are suddenly so many rules about what can and cannot be discussed with another person—even with a friend. We gathered in the center of our cubicle farm—the four women I share the space with stood around […]
