On Losing a Daughter
The people we were died at the exact moment our child did.
Family
The Most Tortured Relationship in America
Monogamy is one of the last bipartisan ideals—even if people struggle to live up to it.
In Praise of ‘Difficult’ Kids
Feisty children can be exhausting. They also possess a moral fire that deserves cultivating.
The Endless Goodbye
More than a decade before my dad died, I lost him to dementia.
Dear Therapist: I Blame Myself for My Son’s Death
I can’t stop thinking about how much he suffered—and my own inability to save him.
As the Military Transformed, Their Friendship Grew
“As a queer woman in the military, seeing both Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and the combat-exclusion policy repealed [during my career] was momentous.”
The Pandemic Has Created a Class of Super-Savers
“We’re just rife with cash and it has led to a decent amount of guilt.”
A Stranger Helped My Family at Our Darkest Moment
I met Lisa when my son went over a waterfall.
Dear Therapist: Should My Parents Get Divorced?
I’ve known that my parents haven’t gotten along. They are polar opposites.
There’s a Reason Parents Miss Back-to-School Shopping
Missing out on fall traditions—even the stressful ones—can make uncertain times harder to bear for kids and grown-ups alike.
Why It’s So Lonely at the Top
Work friendships are crucial to happiness. What happens when you can’t make them?
Preparing Your Mind for Uncertain Times
What ancient philosophers can teach us about embracing the unknown
Dear Therapist: My Family Takes Offense at Everything My Husband Does
I can’t help but think he’s the cause of the growing rift with my relatives.
The Pandemic Recession Is Approaching a Dire Turning Point
Without an extra $600 a week in unemployment assistance, many Americans are on the brink of not being able to pay rent or put food on the table.