It troubles me that people speak about writing for money as ugly and distasteful.
A good home must be made, not bought. In the end, it's not track lighting or a sun room that brings light into a kitchen.
I continued to protect him with my silence.
The portrait of my parents is a complicated one, but lovingly drawn.
Those who rhapsodize about the ease and joy of childhood have perhaps forgotten what it's like to be 12 years old.
To share our stories is not only a worthwhile endeavor for the storyteller, but for those who hear our stories and feel less alone because of it.