My teen came out as nonbinary at 13. Here's what the last 3 years have taught us.

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Trisha Daab's nonbinary child wearing a cape and facing a building
The author's child came out as nonbinary as a teen.

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I had a hard time accepting my mother's fiancé. When she asked me and my sisters to walk her down the aisle, it helped me let go.

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Katrina Donham, left, with her sisters, a photo of their brother, and her mom on their mother's wedding day.
Katrina Donham, left, with her sisters, a photo of their brother, and her mom on their mother's wedding day.

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I'm a decluttering expert. Here's how to know when to replace your pillows, mattress, and sheets.

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A woman making a bed at home.

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I woke up covered in a painful rash. A caterpillar with toxic hairs was to blame.

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The author woke up covered in tiny bites that looked like a rash.

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I'm in my 70s, I exercise differently than I did when I was younger. I enjoy paddleboarding and yoga instead of running marathons.

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Louisa Rogers backpacking in her 20s and riding a bike in her 40s.
Louisa Rogers backpacking in her 20s and riding a bike in her 40s.

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I'm a single mother who just graduated with a master's degree. My two toddlers helped me survive the chaos.

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Ke'Yonna Hall with her two kids on graduation day
The author with her two kids on graduation day.

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I was a single mom on a budget. I couldn't afford summer camp for my son, but I still made sure he enjoyed his time off school.

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Ashley Archambault and her sun in a field with sunflowers while on a hike.
Ashley Archambault found creative ways to enjoy summers with her son as a single mom on a budget.

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I'm an American mom living in the UK. When my kids visited the US they were shocked at how 'big the food' is and how every drink is mostly ice.

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The author's kids were surprised at how big food in the US is.

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My son has autism and just finished high school, but he can't go to college. It's been difficult for me to accept.

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Jen lovy's son in a cap and gown and graduation
The author's son has autism and just graduated from high school.

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I'm a boomer who moved to a new community and felt lonely. I made friends by doing things I cared about and staying active.

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Ellen Acconcia and her husband holding a notebook while outside in front of a mailbox that says
Ellen Acconcia and her husband moved to North Carolina early in 2020 and she had to find new ways to make friends.

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