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My Sudden-Onset Only Child Syndrome

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I always defined myself as an older sister to a younger brother. But after his sudden death in our 40s, I'm struggling to identify as an only child.

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The Year After My Dad’s Death Was the Best of My Life

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Assuming I was promised a century, I never worried about throwing away a decade. Watching my father die changed that -- for the better.

What I Still Can’t Do

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Ten months after my sister’s death, I can laugh and smile. I can sometimes care about other people’s problems. I can’t listen to voicemails or write thank you notes or stop waiting for the other shoe to drop.

What Siblings Day Means to Someone with a Dead Sister

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This didn't actually begin as an Instagram holiday, you know.

Don’t Say Nothing

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And 7 other things to remember when a loved one reveals they are terminally ill.

Parenting After Loss

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It can be hard to know if my children are reacting to their father's death — or if they're just acting their age.

12 Diverse YA Books That Taught Me About Grief

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I turned to the genre for a distraction and got so much more.

Don’t Talk About How ‘It Gets Better’

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This is what I wish my friends knew when my parents died.

Riding and Hiding in My Griefmobile

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No matter how intense my feelings, my car always comes to the rescue, with available music, clean tissues, and much-needed privacy.

Wendy Davis’ Filibuster, My Life

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I was happily married and more than 20-weeks pregnant with a baby I wanted more than anything. So why was I sitting in a Dallas abortion clinic?

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