I don’t have a lot of friends. I’m the one who is often looking in from the outside, the friend who is sometimes invited, sometimes after the fact. I’m not part of the neighborhood texts or the get-togethers to chat about life. I’m a homebody, the one who people make small talk with, but …
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Repeat after me: You are so much more than the number on the scale
Repeat after me: You are so much more than the number on the scale. It’s something I’ve had to remind myself of lately. Between the pandemic weight and the last few pounds from that baby weight, I found myself obsessing over that number on the scale. But here’s the thing, our bodies change over …
To the grandparents who have waited for that in-person hug, we’ve missed you
To the grandparents who have waited months, even years, to get those hugs. To those who were used to filling their days with human interaction, only to find themselves isolated at home. To the moms and dads who would usually drop anything for their children, but couldn’t lend that helping hand …