Random Acts of Dadness

by Rob Kutner

From rejecting perfectly good restaurant food to donating to worthy causes, I'm spending the first Father's Day after my dad's death trying to emulate his character.

Laundry, Before and After

by Jacqueline Dooley

I used to resent the endless sorting, washing and folding. Then my daughter got sick — and everything changed.

‘Your Papa Is Right Here’

by  Marc Sorensen Leandro

After my husband died, an old friend asked me what he could offer me, beyond words. I thought of something that our young sons could treasure.

Purple Rain on Father’s Day

by Janine Annett

My dad and the rock star Prince had everything and nothing in common. This is the time of year I feel their absence most acutely.

Returning to School After My Stillbirth

by Kelsey Francis

My students were witness to my very public loss.

I Came Out to Family While Planning My Mother's Funeral

by Saeed Jones

Reeling in brand-new grief, I felt more like my true self than ever before.

Mom’s Minivan: A Cartoon

by Paige Smith-Hogan

My childhood minivan was layers of disgusting. It was also a place where I spent a ton of time with my mom when she was alive. This is the story of both of those things.