I grew up in the Midwest as a Korean adoptee. Living in Seoul helped me finally feel Korean and American.

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Jillian Kurovski was adopted from South Korea as a baby and grew up in the Midwest.

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I hated living at home as a college student. My husband and I saved up so our kids could afford room and board.

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The author (left) lived at home as a college student, while their kid (right) will live on campus.
The author (left) lived at home as a college student, while their kid (right) will live on campus.

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I live in the East Village and take a yearly staycation on the Upper West Side. There's no hassle.

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The author said she enjoys taking staying in a hotel just a few miles away from her home every year.

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I racked up $20,000 in debt before 25. When I finally told my fiancé, his reaction shocked me.

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Diana Gleason went from being $20,000 in debt to starting her own accounting agency.

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My mom and I do the Wordle puzzle every day. It's an easy way for us to stay connected.

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No matter what's happening in their lives, the author says she and her mother connect by playing Wordle every day.

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We have 3 kids under 3. We left a trip early and realized we needed to reset our expectations.

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The author and her husband decided to end a family trip early.

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Mario Lopez says one thing he and his wife 'never stopped' doing keeps the spark alive after 3 kids

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Mario Lopez and his wife, Courtney.
Mario Lopez says he and his wife, Courtney, "never stopped dating."

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My mom grieved the real talks dementia took away with my grandpa. I loved the nonsense ones.

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The author found new ways to talk to her grandfather when he had dementia.

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  • My grandpa's dementia made conversations unpredictable and confusing.
  • I learned to accept his reality instead of correcting him.
  • That approach helped us stay connected in a new way.

"What's your favorite color, grandpa?"

I was raised by my mom and her sisters. Growing up with 3 'mothers' has made me a more thoughtful adult.

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I grew up in a split-level home with my mom and her two sisters. My unconventional, modern upbringing shaped who I am now.

Sara Sturek

My great-great-grandfather started our insurance company. At 27, I sit where my 90-year-old grandfather once did.

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Evan O'Dowd left his job to join the family business.

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