My mom died of an overdose. I'm talking about it openly to help other women going through the same.

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The author with her mom
The author with her mom.

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Dry January was my entryway to sobriety. It's making me a better parent.

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Annalise Mabe posing with a drink
The author.

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I moved to New York from the UK to marry my partner using a K-1 visa. The process was so difficult that we had to sue the government.

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David and Dan Gooding side by side on their wedding day
Dan Gooding, right, married his partner, David, using a K-1 visa.

Dan Gooding

My wife and I are raising 2 daughters with type 1 diabetes. It can be overwhelming at times.

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Val Emmich.
Val Emmich.

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I struggled with infertility for 16 months. Then I used my science background to invent a product for at-home insemination and got pregnant on the 2nd try.

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Jennifer Hintzsche and her family
Jennifer Hintzsche and her family.

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A smoothie receipt tipped me off to my boyfriend's cheating. It taught me an important lesson on relationships.

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Rissa Brown sitting in a car
Rissa Brown.

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I didn't really understand the healthcare disparities for Black women. Then my cousin died while delivering her daughter.

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April Valentine posing while pregnant.
April Valentine posing while pregnant.

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My 7-month-old baby has had COVID, flu, and RSV. I'm angry, but I also know I did my best.

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The author's kids.
The author's kids.

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