How a Time of Isolation Made Me Appreciate Community
When my family made plans to live abroad for a stretch of three months, we envisioned the many ways the experience would enrich us. An…
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5 Ways to Have a Peaceful Family Holiday
The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and for many of us that means a whole lot of food, plenty…
Alone at Christmas: 7 Ways to Navigate the Holidays Solo
I became estranged from my family in my early 20s. Right around the time I moved away to college, I started to unpack the toxic…
5 Things I Learned While Living Alone
I originally chose to live alone after some bad luck with roommates in college. Being a journalist, I knew I’d have an odd schedule and…
