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OPINION: Ecofeminism — a diversified perspective on Mother’s Day
It's been over forty years since Francoise D’Eaubonne introduced the term "ecofeminism" with the pu…
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I thought I wanted my life to be like 'Gilmore Girls'— until I started rewatching the series with my daughters
I fell in love with "Gilmore Girls" in high school. But now that I have daughters, I'm realizing th…
Holly Garcia
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Lisa Marie Presley thought her life was 'completely over' after Elvis Presley died when she was 9 years old
Lisa Marie Presley spoke about her legendary father, Elvis Presley, and how she reacted to his deat…
Olivia Singh
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When I moved abroad, my mother was fearful and jealous. It strained our relationship, but I had to chase my dreams.
In my early 20s, I decided to study abroad in Italy. My mother told me I couldn't go because it was…
Courtney Cardini
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I didn't want to be the evil mother-in-law. I took time to get to know my sons' wives as individuals, not just as their partners.
As a mom to three boys, I knew I wanted to have a good relationships with their partners. I took ti…
Marie L. Mangin
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I'm a teacher and a mother of 4 who hates mornings. Doing these 3 things makes them bearable.
I've never liked mornings, but as a teacher and mom of four, I've made my peace with them. I create…
Nicole Johnson
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Carol Kane thought Gene Wilder was 'out of his mind' when he asked her to do a comedy with him
Carol Kane got an Oscar nod for her breakthrough role in "Hester Street." She's since appeared in s…
Caralynn Matassa
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This year my birthday falls on Mother's Day. All I want is not to make any decisions.
I love celebrating my birthday but don't make a big deal out of Mother's Day. This year they fall o…
Kelly Burch
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My mother and I were still estranged when she died in 2019. I went to a medium to connect with her and it brought me closure.
When my mom died, we were still estranged. I booked a session with a viral medium to connect with h…
Hayley Folk
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This is my first Mother's Day without my mom. Instead of being sad, I will celebrate her life.
For the first time I won't have my mom to celebrate Mother's Day with. But instead of being sad, I …
Bethany Kandel
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My mother-in-law and I only started getting along after my husband died. I knew I had to take care of her.
I told my husband I'd take care of his mom when he died. She's now 101 and I do everything for her.…
Alison Pena
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My son died on Mother's Day weekend. Sometimes I wonder how I've survived all these years.
I found out my son had died of an overdose days after Mother's Day. I sometimes wonder how I've sur…
Patricia Roos
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My husband and I thought we wanted 2 kids, but having an only child made more sense for our family
My husband and I thought we wanted two kids, but having an only child makes sense. We have more tim…
Jen Hyde
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This Mother's Day, I'm celebrating the fact that I can bake with my kid again. Not long ago, that wasn't the case.
I had undiagnosed multiple sclerosis and couldn't bake with my son. With treatment, I've gotten rel…
Lindsay Karp
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When my son's dad moved out, we thought our relationship was over — but we're still family
After my son's dad and I broke up and he moved out, we thought our relationship was over. But we st…
Sara Graybeal
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My mom had me at 22. Having a young mother has helped us become close friends in adulthood.
The writer struggled to connect with his young mother growing up. He even pushed her away in his 20…
Jamie Valentino
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My foster mother hated her first name. I found another way to honor her after she died.
I was close with my foster mom, Esther, but she hated her name. She made me promise not to name my …
Nicole Johnson
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Fuel for your thoughts
Nearly 50% of workers skip lunch at least once a week. But some busy people shared their tips and t…
Diamond Naga Siu
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My husband was 40 and thought he didn't have the energy for another baby. But when I ended up pregnant, he was thrilled.
My husband didn't think he wanted another baby. Then, I learned I was pregnant. He was thrilled. Be…
Melissa Noble
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When we adopted our daughter, we chose her name with her birth mother
When we adopted our fourth child, we chose her name with her birth mother. We wanted all our childr…