Current Events
Beating Breast Cancer, Step by Step
Walking 39 miles against breast cancer reminded me that we're not powerless in this fight — and that stress, the quiet killer, deserves far more attention.
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Are Women Afraid of Each Other?
Deep friendships between women are rare, life-giving, and sometimes frightening. As my best friend moves across the country, I explore why female intimacy matters — and why so many women avoid it.
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Raising Children is Like Writing Stories
A day of field reporting reminded me how much I love journalism — and revealed that the skills of chasing a story aren't so different from the work of raising children.
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An Emotional Walk of Faith
The identity shift from career woman to new mother felt like a door slamming shut on my old life. It took time — and faith — to discover that where I was didn't have to define who I am.
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