What I want you to know about when the “F” in “BFF” goes from forever to former
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Laurie Ward. Photo by: Watari You know who you are, there's no need for the formal "Dear...." And yet it seems so weird to see former right next forever, but that's where our journey has . . .
That’s what SHE said: the isolationist catastrophe of Brexit, Brits lose ragging rights, how can I love you more, trans narrative NOT trapped in the wrong body, things that are harder to get than an assault rifle, Trump gets pranked and more…
BROADWAY FOR ORLANDO: WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS LOVE THE ISOLATIONIST CATASTROPHE OF 'BREXIT' | latimes.com A very sad day for the global economy and an even sadder one for humanity..."We find ourselves in a moment of global fear. The democratic identities of Britain and the United States are under threat — not from immigrants or even changing values, but from nationalists and xenophobes exploiting citizens' darkest worries with populist projects, including Donald Trump’s campaign . . .
What I want you to know about making amends with my abuser
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is Anonymous. Photo by: Alex Blajen When I was a child, I was sexually abused by an older sibling of mine, and I kept quiet about it. It was during a very tumultuous time, as my parents were in . . .
Are youth sports ruining our family pace?
Hi, my name is Kristen, and I feel conflicted about youth sports. Anyone else? Full disclosure . . . I didn't grow up in a sports-playing household. My sisters and I were all very into the arts. We were choir and theater geeks. And my dad was more likely to watch ballroom dancing on a Saturday then he was to watch a football game. We were more familiar with chord charts than soccer cleats. We are an artsy farts he family through and through, so the kids sports landscape is new to . . .
#TBT Ten steps to positive summer parenting
On Thursdays I post something from the archives. This is from July 2015. I’ve been told before that my default mode for reacting to the world around me is sarcasm. I trend toward the cynical side of whatever personality-analyzing method you’re using. It works for blogging, I guess, but isn’t always the most attractive quality as a mom. Especially when the kids try to emulate the snark. As a parent, I’ve begun recognizing this on a regular basis. There are so many studies . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Meet Troy
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
What I want you to know about working in retail
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Geneva Fry. Photo by: NeONBRAND I wish that working in retail were required. Perhaps a mandatory high school course or internship. Not that I wish the struggles I face on others, but that . . .
Donald Trump told us to “ask the gays” and their answers were amazing
Last week, our vomit-of-the-mouth presidential nominee Donald Trump suggested that he's a hit with "the gays." (Pro-tip: when you want to prove you are an ally to a particular people group, don't refer to said people group using a determiner. See also: "the blacks" and "the Mexicans.") Sure you do. Donald's most recent cringey quote:"The LGBT community, the gay community, the lesbian community — they are so much in favor of what I've been saying over the last three or four . . .
This heartbreaking photo captures life for kids in our current gun culture
Mom Stacey Feeley captured what she thought was a humorous photo of her daughter. Until she realized what she was doing . . . In Stacey's words: I took this picture because initially I thought it was funny. I was going to send it to my husband to show what our mischievous little three-year-old was up to. However, The moment she told me what she was doing I broke down. She was practicing for a lockdown drill at her preschool and what you should do if you are stuck in a bathroom. At . . .
What I want you to know about internet trolls and balancing grief, guilt and grace when a child dies
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Geraldine. Photo by: Bonnie Kittle When our son died, there were so many big emotions to go through - grief, anger, sadness, loss, helplessness, hopelessness. And on top of that - the . . .
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