Renata is not the real name of the woman in this story. To protect her family’s privacy, she asked for a pseudonym. I gave her the name Renata, which means “reborn.” I am telling you her story very much as she told it to me. *** When my mom was in labor with me, my […]
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I hunch on the corner couch—feet on the ottoman, head halfway up the back cushion, my body an awkward-shaped L. I should go into my office to write—I know I should. It would be better for my posture and my distractible mind. But I am comfortable and lazy. I like the soft cushion under me,
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Have you ever had a panic attack just going into Wal-Mart? I haven’t, but a friend of mine has. During a hurt-filled and vulnerable time of her life, just placing herself in the vicinity of other people caused her chest to tighten, made her feel light-headed, claustrophobic, and dizzy. I’ve experienced, during periods of change
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My mom is my hero, always has been: the person I still want to be like when I grow up. In honor of Mother’s Day, here are two things I love about her, traits I want to imitate if I ever have children of my own. She never scolded when I broke things. And that’s
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So it’s been a busy six weeks for Charlie. In spite of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders (actually because of them), he’s been on the road more than usual. That’s because I’ve been riding along with Ivan more often when he delivers hay or farm equipment. We’ve even done a couple of out-of-state runs. Joseph told his
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