But science would tell me I should probably chill — I turned 31 last week, and admittedly I’m not thrilled to have passed that nice little age of 30. But my unease has little to do with aging itself. I think the 30s are a great time in the lives of women. …

It’s just not as simple as people like to think it is — I recently wrote out my feelings about the ‘other woman,’ and in many instances, the comments I got were reminders that the situation was my partner’s fault, suggestions that I should leave him, or implications that because I chose to forgive him I should have no more feelings on the…

Not all ‘other women’… — Shit, I don’t want to do this. When I tell you I really don’t want to write this story, I mean it. Unfortunately, I woke up this morning at 6:30 am and my brain was already dictating it for me, and now, the subsequent feelings are stuck in my chest…

But is my dad secretly talking to me? — My dad wrote this letter and gave it to me to make sure his youngest son — just eight months old now — receives it when needed in distant the future. (He also told me I was welcome to use and publish it as I pleased.) Though young at heart…

An open letter to my neighbor — My dad wrote an open letter to his neighbor and shared it with me to share on Medium. This seems perfect the place for it. Dear D, I look across the alley and see your lovely partner J embracing and preparing for motherhood, but it seems to me, without the…

From the desk of GOD — My father wrote this for Mother’s Day ten years ago and shared it with me this week. It’s a beautiful piece, and I thought you all would enjoy it. From the desk of GOD Well, it’s mother’s day again. I expect I will have all those women looking up at me again, asking about this…

New and interesting writers! — Hey Medium Family! It’s time for another quick check-in from About Me Stories (which as of this moment, has 1,930 followers!). Writers, thank you for your stories, your introspection, and your honesty. Readers, I think you’re going to enjoy this week’s crop. 😉 10 Selected About Me Stories As is the case nearly every week…

New and interesting writers! — Hey Medium Family! It’s that time again. Time, that is, for another quick check-in from About Me Stories! To those who wrote stories this week, thank you! …