My grandmother is one of the most important people in my life, but political disagreements have driven a wedge between us

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The author, left, with her Halmoni and two younger sisters.

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I'm an only child who was raised by my grandmother. My childhood was lonely, but I'm still choosing to be child-free.

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Marissa Higgins was raised by her grandmother.

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As a professor, I had my college students write thank-you letters. The exercise renewed my faith in young people.

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A professor told her students to write "thank you" notes.

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