The year the holidays stopped feeling like home

The day my future wasn’t enough for her

A first-person narrative about a man whose long-term girlfriend leaves him for someone she believes is more financially secure, even though he's headed to medical school, exploring heartbreak, self-worth, and values around money and relationships.

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One text turned my ‘normal’ college day upside down

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The ink was still fresh when the truth surfaced

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The message that ended everything just a room away

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What to give for Christmas? Here are 10 original gifts that will actually be used.

Pet Care

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The morning bus ride that quietly changed everything

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The mistake I can’t stop replaying with my cats

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How to recognize infidelity: 4 warning signs of a lover of extramarital affairs

Wellness Tips

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Top mistakes to avoid when decorating with Christmas lights

Home Improvement

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The jar that made me hear myself for once

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When doing the right thing suddenly feels dangerous

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The most humbling five minutes of my workweek

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The most expensive text I’ve ever opened

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The night a restroom break changed everything

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The email that changed everything at my kitchen table

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The moment my boyfriend learned what that string was

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Two collars, one mistake, and an empty carrier

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