I'm an American sheltering in place in Puerto Vallarta. I'm not scared, but I'm sad for the locals losing their wages.

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Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.

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I started smoking when I was a teen and quit 20 times. I still love the occasional cigarette.

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A woman wearing glasses, a white T-shirt, and jeans sitting on the ground and smiling while leaning on a bed.
Andrea Javor started doing insulin shots in public.

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My company announced a return-to-office policy a few weeks ago. It's already affecting my relationship with my partner.

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a man sitting at a desk surrouned by papers and laptop
The author (not pictured) received an RTO mandate.

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I'm 39 but just started contributing to a 401(k) account. I have what I call 'retirement planning paralysis.'

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Emily Achler selfie
The author has always struggled to plan for retirement.

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My sister and I are not best friends. Still, she knows me better than anyone.

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Sister posing for photo in a boat
The author and her sister went their separate ways during college.

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I'm 40 and have similar health issues as my 95-year-old grandmother. I look to her for strength.

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Kristina Kasparian and her grandmother
The author and her superager grandmother have similar health issues.

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I used to save nice things for special occasions. Now I wear them to the grocery store.

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Woman at grocery store
The author decided to start wearing her favorite clothes everywhere.

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I've been running a business with my childhood best friend. We set commandments to make sure our relationship always comes first.

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Ashley Morris and friend
Ashley Morris bought a restaurant with his best friend.

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I work at my mother's company alongside my sister. Working in the family business isn't always easy, but I love the job security.

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Teddy Rainville and his sister hanging off a company truck
The author (right) works at the family business with his sister (left).

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We sold our house in Utah to rent in Denver. The move was a big financial risk, but it was worth it.

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Katy Anderson and her family next to a uhaul moving truck
The author (second from right) moved with her family from Utah to Denver.

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