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Valentine’s Day Confession

On a stormy February 13 evening several years ago, my husband asked me what I wanted for a Valentine’s gift. Without hesitating, I replied, “A homemade card.” I knew the request was simple and easy-the thoughtful gift to request. “What do you want?” I asked. Facing a...
The Biggest Mistake of Caregivers

The Biggest Mistake of Caregivers

My husband, Leif, never imagined after a decade of marriage that he’d wake up and find his role had shifted from spouse to caregiver. In the wake of a difficult diagnosis, he spent long hours driving me to hundreds of doctors’ appointments, watched me endure brutal...

What to Do When You Become the Person Others Whisper About

Sitting in my office, I can hear the soft, rustling sounds emerging from a nearby room. My beloved husband, Leif, and our stellar office manager, Jessica, speaking in hushed tones. Though I can’t hear specific words, I know what they are whispering about… Me. That low...

What to Do When Your Future Feels Flimsy

Two white, wooden rocking chairs move in rhythm on a crisp spring morning. The pinkish hues of dawn disappear as the sun climbs into the sky. My fingers clutch my husband, Leif’s knee. The back of my hand is marred by the wrinkles and sunspots I’ve long since given up...

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