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<< 14. Unemployment and anxiety / 16. Reassessing two decades >> Yes, that’s my advice. Don’t be a superhero, like my mom was, like I tried to be. Don’t take care of the household, the kids, make sure everybody’s safe and fed, bring in money, put everyone else’s needs before yours and ignore your own … Continue reading 15. Don’t be a superhero
<< 11. Panic Attack Thursday / 13. Getting flatter >> There comes a point in most mothers’ lives when their kid will say “mama?” and they’ll answer “no.” This might seem harsh to you—or to those of you who haven’t had to endure the relentless badgering of small children. But the simple truth of the … Continue reading 12. When “mama” turns to “papa”
<< 2. Something nice / 4. The storm and the calm after >> For the past couple of days, my husband has been exhibiting a remarkable degree of emotional intelligence. The change wasn’t instantaneous. I think he’s been developing an understanding of our kids and their feelings—or me and my feelings—at a higher rate during … Continue reading 3. Raising an adult
<< 1. The issue of breakfast / 3. Raising an adult >> “Think of something nice,” the paramedic said. I was connected to the EKG machine, my muscles were trembling, and the friendly, helpful people in the orange suits had trouble deciphering the wonky readout. “Are you cold?” he asked. “You’re shaking.” I wasn’t cold, … Continue reading 2. Something nice
