Family & Relationships

Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in January 2019. Richard Mason had been married for 20 years, and was happy to raise his … Read full story

My father waited until my grandmother Lupita’s funeral was nearly over before throwing the small blue savings book into her open grave. Rain poured down over the cemetery … Read full story

“Someday, if your husband gives you a necklace, don’t wear it. Soak it in a glass of water overnight. And whatever happens, never tell your husband.” I stared … Read full story

Two months after our wedding, I took my wife to my parents’ house for what was supposed to be a simple family dinner. She had been looking forward … Read full story

For eighteen years, I believed one of my sons had died shortly after birth. I had mourned him. I had buried him. And I had learned to celebrate … Read full story

My name is Jessica, and I’m 21 years old. Last Saturday, I celebrated my birthday at my older sister Amanda’s house. She’s 34 and has a seven-year-old daughter … Read full story

My mother’s text arrived while my daughter was sleeping peacefully in her car seat in the back. “Don’t come to my birthday anymore. We need some time away … Read full story

I was 34 years old, and for as long as I could remember, I had known that I didn’t want biological children. I never hated children. I simply … Read full story

Even now, three years later, saying the words still feels impossible. My wife died giving birth to our rainbow baby. I have repeated that sentence so many times … Read full story