My immigrant parents attended my Yale graduation. Seeing them on the Ivy League campus for the first time was surprisingly moving.
The author's parents attended his Yale graduation.Courtesy of Gavin SusantioMy immigrant parents never visited me while I was a student...
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I never talk to strangers on the plane. After my dad died, a passenger helped me talk about my grief.
The author (not pictured) used to avoid talking to strangers in the plane.skynesher/Getty ImagesI was traveling alone to see my...
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As a digital nomad, I thought dating was impossible. But I had a whirlwind romance in Argentina and developed a long-distance relationship.
The author (right) met his partner (left) while traveling.Courtesy of Harrison PierceI'm a digital nomad and met my partner in...
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I’m 43 and a mom of toddlers. They motivate me to stay active.
Getty ImagesI waited until later to have kids, and I thought it would mean slowing down.Instead, I feel more active...
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I took myself to the movies alone. I ended up falling in love.
FanPro/Getty ImagesAfter not doing it for a while, I decided to take myself solo to the movies.I started chatting with...
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Navigating Mother’s Day without a mother is impossibly hard. I wish brands would make it easier to opt out of ads.
Smith Collection/Gado/Getty ImagesMy mom died days after Mother's Day in 2021.For the next year, I worried about holidays without her,...
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I loved life in Bozeman, Montana, but I got priced out. Luckily, moving 100 miles away felt like an upgrade.
Although settling in Bozeman didn't work out for me, I lucked into a different spot that changed my life for...
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My name is Karen. People online use it to make fun of me.
The author has a love-hate relationship with her name.Courtesy of the authorGrowing up in Egypt, no one could pronounce my...
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My daughter called me from college every day, crying because she hated it. I had to go against all parenting advice to help her adjust.
The author's daughter (not pictured) did not enjoy college at first.skynesher/Getty ImagesMy daughter called me from college every day, crying...
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I graduated from Oxford with no job lined up. To avoid paying London rent, I now pet-sit and sleep in strangers’ homes.
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