When my son died from an overdose, my husband and I grieved differently. But we were determined to keep our marriage intact.

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Patricia A. Roos with her husband and son
The author, right, and her husband lost their son to addiction.

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We've been long-distance for 6 years and have learned a lot about our marriage, including that distance doesn't work for us

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The author (not pictured) and her husband have been long-distance for the majority of their marriage.

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I planned on retiring this year but was then diagnosed with cancer. Retirement may need to be put off, and I'm devastated.

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The author was looking to retire but then was diagnosed with breast cancer.

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I'm a boomer who couldn't afford to retire in the US. At 70 I moved to Spain and it was the best decision ever.

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The author moved to Spain in 2017 and still lives there, she said it was the best decision she's made.

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My great-aunt is 96 and still lives independently. Here are her 8 secrets to a long and healthy life.

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The author's great-aunt recently celebrated her 96th birthday.

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My grandmother just turned 95, and she's still thriving. Here are her 3 secrets to longevity.

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The author's grandmother just turned 95.

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When my sister died, I focused on improving my work life. It helped me stay present and deal with my grief.

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The author struggled with grief after his sister's death.

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I have stiff-person syndrome. It's hard to diagnose and treat, so I plan to travel the country in an RV looking for answers.

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Carrie Robinette has stiff-person syndrome.

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Sleep alone can't cure burnout. Here are the 7 types of rest you need to feel refreshed.

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When I got married, I still did all of the housework and started to resent my husband. We had to learn how to be a team.

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The writer, left, and her husband, right, learned to work as a team to do chores.

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