Seeing My Daughter in Other People by Muriel Schofield After she died, I was captivated by those who looked like her.
‘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.
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.
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.
Imagining Mom Watching the Kardashians by Kate Spencer I missed my mother at my wedding, and at the birth of my children. But the real reason I wish she was still here is to discuss reality TV with me.
I Became A Grandmother At Age 30 by Rachel Levy Lesser My kids have no idea what they are missing by not having my mother around. So I try and make sure they don’t miss a thing,
My Mother’s Day Trifecta by Elizabeth Felicetti I lost my mom, my stepmom, and my dream of mothering a child of my own. On Mother’s Day, people say the darndest things to me.