Family Matters
Grandma Chin's Funeral
Reflections on Grief and BelongingA bicultural daughter of immigrants struggles to make sense of her identity as she mourns a grandmother she barely knew. Read more
A Monogamish Love Triangle
The Painful Geometry of an Open RelationshipA botched foray into polyamory leaves a woman feeling more singularly herself. Read more
Wrestling with a Daughter's Faith
An Agnostic Mother Learns the Challenge of True AcceptanceA family with stark religious differences finds its way. Read more
The Anxious Warrior
Fighting Fear with Krav MagaAn anxious mom steps out of her fortress of solitude and onto the martial-arts mat. Read more
Just This, Nothing Next
Facing Old Age with Trepidation and GraceGetting old is often a surprise, even when we’ve spent decades trying to get comfortable with the vicissitudes of aging. Read more
The Art of Dating Your Ex
A Therapist Finds Love Where She Least Expects ItWhat would you do differently if you could rekindle love with your ex? Read more
Hunting for Harry
Can a Lost Marriage Be Retrieved?When losing your spouse in a bookstore helps you find perspective. Read more
Drowning in Debris
A Daughter Faces Her Mother’s HoardingWhen a hoarding mother won’t face her illness, what choice does a daughter have? Read more
Far From Home
An Immigrant’s Search for Belonging"Gohyang" is a Korean word that means "hometown" but translates to so much more. Read more
Love Scrabble
An Evening with My Wife's BoyfriendPlaying a traditional boardgame in a nontraditional romantic arrangement. Read more