When a friend is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, it can be one of the most horrible experiences in your life. You may not know what to say or do, or what your obligations are... More >>

I met my husband, John when we were 17, just one week before I was struck by a car and sustained horrible injuries... More >>

I ratted out my son when he was a senior in high school. I called the principal when I found a forged note from "ME" to excuse him from an entire week of school that he skipped without my knowledge! More >>

Each new day is an opportunity... More >>

In this lively and compelling account of that year, author, Gretchen Rubin chronicles her adventures during the twelve months she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific research, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier. More >>

Your book, 'In Praise of Stay at Home Moms', helped my husband and me confirm we were right in how we wanted to raise our children.... More >>

...I have always had plenty of experience with the 'flight' part of the 'fight or flight' reflex, but the night of our last fight was the first time I experienced 'fight'... More >>

I've made every common sense and moral mistake I could make as a mother. I had two kids by two dads and divorced both. After my second divorce, I decided I would never marry again. I hated the feeling of failure and being a statistic... More >>

I was married to my wife for 16 years, 8 months, 3 days, and 15.1 hours before she passed away from cancer and cancer treatments... More >>

A young friend was somewhat despondent over a present breakup and I told her he was a great fool to break off with her. She asked why I would say that and I thought you would like the response... More >>