I joined a decluttering challenge and got rid of 496 items in a month. I made a point to not throw anything in the trash.

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Mesha Griffith went viral with her decluttering challenge.

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My first solo trip at 52 helped me prepare for the empty nest. I'm now looking forward to more alone time.

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The author went on her first solo trip to the Caribbean.

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A stranger told me to smile at the gym. He didn't know I was miscarrying.

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The author carries a necklace to remember her two miscarriages.

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I'm a senior lawyer and only work 25 hours a week. I wanted to be present for my kids.

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Maddi Thimont is a lawyer who works school hours to be also a present parent.

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I said I wouldn't get my son a cellphone. I changed my mind when he turned 11, and I'm glad I did.

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The author got her 11-year-old son a cellphone.

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I'm an American raising my child in Denmark. Kids here are trusted to take risks — and parenting feels easier.

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The author lives in Denmark with her spouse and child.

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I'm 27, don't own a house, have no kids, and am not married. My parents had all that by my age, so I don't feel like an adult.

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The author feels behind as an adult.

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I grew up couponing after my parents were laid off. Now I teach millions on social media how to save money.

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Kiersti Torok shares how she saves money with coupons and shopping hacks on social media.

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I started a list of Black-owned businesses in Maine 6 years ago. I took it down when ICE showed up.

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Rose Barboza founded Black owned Maine in 2020

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Both of my parents died before my son was born. My grandmother ended up being my son's grandma too.

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The author's grandmother became like a grandparent to her son.

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