“Billy & Molly” & My Little Son
In the waning days of a tumultuous year, as a weary, worried parent contemplating the uncertain future, I have found myself turning — again — to the story of a…
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We’re Living in Virus Hell
The kids are sick. The parents are not well. Wasn’t this year supposed to be easier?
The Singular Chaos of a Second Child
Why nothing can prepare you for the wild transition from one to two kids.
Notes on Being Pregnant in a Pandemic
To nurture life has always been an act of faith, or defiance.
The Time We Had
On our first and last Mother’s Day together, my daughter was 10 weeks old, and my mom had 3 weeks to live.