Being Human

An Open Letter to Shitty Husbands, Vol. 11
When a conjoined twin dies, their attached sibling usually dies soon after. In most cases, one can’t live without the…
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The Control Issues
It felt like I died. I was depressed. Not like “oh, I’m feeling a little emo and wish more people…
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The Eye of the Beholder
Little-known secret: I’m not particularly cultured or well-educated. Sorry to disappoint you. I mean, I have some refined tastes and…
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Matt the Plumber
I looked the part. Jeans and a tee shirt. A wrench and a bucket. But the universe knows I’m not…
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Faith Like a Child
Because I was an only child, I often found myself meeting and playing with new kids. No one cared about…
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The Pee Problem
Because I’m sometimes unreliable and don’t always follow through with things, I am getting serious about my body for the…
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Finding Yourself After Divorce (and Other Trauma)
When you first get divorced, everything feels wrong. Virtually every facet of your life changes overnight and your brain and…
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A Vacation From My Problems, Vol. 2
I’ve been away because I went on vacation and had fun and neglected this space and other life responsibilities. It…
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The Unsung Heroes
Is there such a thing as a truly unselfish act? I don’t know. I also don’t care. I’ll let the…
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When One Becomes Two
Ali asks: You talk about the bottom being pulled out from under you a lot and how to move forward…
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