I was accepted into NYU, but chose a community college certification instead. Being debt-free was more important than prestige.
The author turned down NYU's offer of acceptance.Courtesy of Barbara CamposMy NYU acceptance came with an $80,000 price tag, which...
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I lost 60 pounds in my 50s, and I’ve never felt stronger. Here’s how I did it and kept the weight off.
TKCourtesy of Kelly KanarasIn the 20-plus years since I got married, I went from a size 8 to a size...
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I furnished my post-divorce home for free. It taught me the importance of community.
The author furbished her new apartment after divorce thanks to a Facebook group.Courtesy of the authorAfter my divorce, I moved...
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My partner and I were so burned out that I couldn’t even plan a trip. That’s when I turned to ChatGPT.
The author and his partner went to Italy thanks to ChatGPT.Courtesy of Santiago Barraza LopezThis summer, my partner and I...
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I thought my twins were fraternal, but no one can tell them apart. They refused to take a DNA test for me.
The author's twins were born 45 minutes apart.Courtesy of the authorIt was my third pregnancy, and when my bump grew...
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My daughter was never close to my mother. Now, it’s too late, and I feel guilty.
The author's daughter was never close to her grandmother.Getty ImagesI rarely invited my mother to holidays or parties because she...
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I’m a Marine who pushed myself to the brink for promotions — until I learned true leadership isn’t about rank or title
The author fought for his promotions in the Marines.John M. Chase/Getty ImagesAs a Marine, I wanted to be a leader,...
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My son and I moved from the US to Spain. We tried out 3 cities before settling into a place that felt right.
During COVID, remote learning instruction was done in Catalan, which is not one of the languages the author or her...
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I don’t tell my kids I’ll miss them when I travel without them. It’s the truth.
The author feels no guilt traveling without her kids.Courtesy of the authorI love my kids, but I also need time...
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My family moved from Vancouver to Toronto for a few months to live with my parents. There have been pros and cons.
The author and her husband left Vancouver for the summer to live with family in Toronto.Courtesy of Riana Ang-CanningMy family...
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