Wellness
Postpartum Nightmares
Recurring nightmares are one of many under-covered topics in the postpartum world. A new Glamour article sheds light on why those terrifying images may actually signal a mother's deep bond with her baby.
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Stories about everything from motherhood, faith, and grief, to classical-Christian education, current events, and the writing life.
Faith Grief & Loss
What Does Uncomplicated Grief Feel Like?
After losing my mom to cancer and my brother to suicide, my dad's death surprised me with something unfamiliar: uncomplicated grief — in many ways, sweet.
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Writing & Books
Ten Things All Writers Must Do
No magic formula exists for writing success. But from reading voraciously to editing ferociously, here are ten things every writer should do — whether you're a best-selling novelist or just starting out.
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Wellness
All Things New: Katie's Story
Katie Stubblefield became the youngest person in U.S. history to receive a face transplant after a suicide attempt at eighteen — a brilliant reminder that God is still in the business of miracles.
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Grief & Loss
A Full Life Well-Lived
My dad's heart failed last month. In crafting his obituary for our twice-blended family, I honored the full, complex life of a Greek immigrant's son who served his country, raised his children, and never lost his love of donuts.
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When Postpartum Packs a Punch Celebrates One Year; Gathers Wide Praise
My debut book marks one year at market, with libraries in 37 states, a TopShelf Indie Book Award nomination, and updated covers — a testament to the power of shared stories as a key to healing.
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Dads and Motherless Daughters
My dad has been Dad and Mom for almost three decades. Nothing breeds empathy for your parents like becoming one yourself.
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Suicide Isn't Selfish
Sipping tea from my Kate Spade wedding china the morning after her death, I'm reminded: we owe it to ourselves and the rising generations not to write off suicide as selfish.
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How Do U.S. Schools Help International Students Launch Their Futures?
From Mount Holyoke to the University of Dayton, U.S. colleges are going to great lengths to help international students launch careers — even as the climate for graduates from abroad grows trickier than ever.
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Why Classical-Christian Schooling?
A disappointing experience with our public school led us to classical-Christian education, where grammar, logic, and rhetoric shape our children's minds — and their faith anchors the whole endeavor.
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How Journalism Can Defuse the Shame of Mental Illness
When Vogue magazine covers postpartum anxiety, it's progress. In a world frequently ashamed of mental illness, our words carry great weight — powerful enough to defuse the shame.
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Book Review: Lilac Girls
Martha Hall Kelly's debut novel masterfully weaves fiction and history to illuminate Ravensbrück, Hitler's only all-women concentration camp — a place I never knew existed until I turned these pages.
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