I bought a duplex with my ex so we could co-parent our son. He has 2 rooms and I get privacy.

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The author and her ex bought a duplex together to coparent their son.

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I struggled to make friends after moving from D.C. to Pittsburgh — so I threw a party

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The author hosted a Friendsgiving dinner before leaving DC.

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For months, I felt constantly bored and glued to my phone. Then, I started saying yes to everything.

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Once I forced myself to say yes to plans and new experiences, I began to enjoy life more and learn about myself.

Alicia Simba

I moved from Sweden to Los Angeles. I wasn't prepared for how seriously American parents take playdates.

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My best friend and I went our separate ways after college. We reconnect every year on a trip we call 'bestiecation.'

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The author (right) travels with her best friend yearly.

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I landed a dream job after college, but it was in Seattle, far away from my close-knit family. I felt guilty leaving them behind.

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The author debated leaving Los Angeles for Seattle.

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My 8-year-old invited his 4 best friends for dinner. I sat at a separate table and watched them have fun independently.

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The author's son invited his best friends for dinner.

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I got the 'perfect job' in my field after graduating. Two years later, I left it all behind and moved to Tokyo.

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My daughters didn't need a martyr. They needed a mom.

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I work out with my 87-year-old mother. Training with her has made me rethink the way I want to age.

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My mom and I have a 24-year age gap between us, but we still enjoy training together.

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