Paradise lost
Luck doesn’t last forever. On Sept. 25, I had all the luck in the world. That changed overnight … Continue readingParadise lost
Category: Essays
The other side of the scale
“Has your mom been feeding you?” Surrounded by the white walls and paper-lined tables of an exam room, I was puzzled by the pediatrician’s question … Continue readingThe other side of the scale
Heading into the off season
Each time we stepped out onto the ice, it reminded us we were a part of something different — something that, at first glance, didn’t seem like it belonged … Continue readingHeading into the off season
The sex talk
I sit at a McAlister’s Deli crying my eyes out. Tears make my PB&J soggy. My mom has just explained to me that when I start becoming a woman I will bleed and cramp each month … Continue readingThe sex talk
Sticky notes
I think, but don’t say (because that would be embarrassing): “I’ll play mahjong with you, even though the tiles are confusing, and I hate feeling stupid. I’ll learn to drive, just like you wanted, even though I’m petrified I’ll accidentally hit someone.” At this point, I’ll do anything if you wake up … Continue readingSticky notes