I became a widow in my 20s. It taught me to say 'yes' more and live every day like it might be my last.

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The author, not pictured, lost her husband in her 20s.

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I live in France. This little-known seaside town is as charming as other famous French Riviera spots and less pretentious.

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Author Rachel Hosie in Sanary-sur-Mer
I've fallen in love with the charm and beauty of Sanary-sur-Mer, a small coastal town in France.

Rachel Hosie

I've traveled to more than 70 countries. Each one helped prepare me for motherhood in a unique way.

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The author with her daughter by Lake Powell, AZ, in 2017.
The author and her daughter on the shore of Lake Powell in 2017.

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I was laid off shortly after having a baby. Now I have no choice but to be a stay-at-home mom.

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The author was laid off shortly after returing to work from parental leave.

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11 Netflix shows that went on for too long — sorry

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Dustin, Mike, Lucas, and Will in season five of "Stranger Things."

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I toured the only remaining German submarine captured by the US during World War II. Take a closer look.

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The U-505 on display outside the museum.
The U-505 on display outside the museum.

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

I've lived in New England my whole life. There's one coastal city I swear by visiting for a cozy winter weekend.

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A street near Bowen's Wharf in Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport is my favorite place to visit during the winter.

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My family moved to a small town 8 years ago. It's been mostly great, but it's been hard to make friends as an adult.

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A man sitting in bed looking out the window in the morning.
The author (not pictured) has found it difficult to make friends since moving to a small town.

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I love having an only child, and I won't apologize for it. She doesn't need a sibling to be whole.

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The author with her daughter sitting on a bench on a sunny day.
The author is happy being the mother of an only child.

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My mother-in-law moved in with us and helps with childcare and household chores. It's the best decision we've ever made.

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The author's mother-in-law moved in full-time with her family.

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