My parents moved in with us before my dad got sick. It made all the difference when he passed.

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Two people pose in a living room, with one seated wearing a nasal cannula and blue shirt.
Justin Murphy (right) and his father.

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I'm Nicky Hilton. I live between London and NYC, take 3 baths a day, and always call my mom.

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Nicky Hilton

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This as-told-to essay is based on an in-person conversation with 42-year-old Nicky Hilton, the socialite and cofounder of personalized jewelry company theo grace, who is based between London and New York. It has been edited for length and clarity.

I taught English in Cape Verde 35 years ago. Connecting with a former student at a World Cup watch party was magical.

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Jill Tucker and her former student, Ivan
Jill Tucker reconnected with her former student, Ivan, at a World Cup watch party.

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I left Big Law to become an investor, but building an AI firm proved more lucrative. We hit 6 figures in our first 6 months.

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Kristina Subbotina, the founder of Lexsy, sits at home at her desk.
Kristina Subbotina is the founder and CEO of Lexsy.

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I took my kids to a family-friendly pub to watch the World Cup. It's more socially acceptable now.

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A dad is sitting in a bar wearing a soccer uniform with his two young children.
Jonathan Stone with his kids, Jameson, 3, and Parker, 6, watching the World Cup.

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I started a phone valet company to help teens be more present at events. The results surprised me.

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Karen Silberman and colleague
Karen Silberman started a company that takes phones away from guests.

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I own a Turkish Restaurant in San Francisco. Turkey's World Cup match here has changed my business.

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Aziz Aslan, owner of Turquaz, a Turkish café and restaurant at 1198 Mission St., is pictured at his San Francisco establishment.
Aziz Aslan owns Turquaz, a Turkish restaurant in San Francisco.

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I moved to Colorado and became a ski instructor after a layoff from my senior VP job. The pay cut is worth the peace.

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Douglas Craig outside with mountains and trees in the background
Douglas Craig moved to Colorado and is working at an aerial adventure park this summer.

Douglas Craig

My son's graduation from high school marks a devastating end for me. I now have to figure out who I am outside being a dad.

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Two people hold a MOREHOUSE sweatshirt outdoors beside a graduate in a blue cap and gown.
Rodney Rikai (right) is starting over after his son graduated from high school.

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I'm giving up on the job market and going back to school to become a nurse. At 45, I wish I'd done this sooner.

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Kristy Layden says her Botox injector inspired the idea of becoming a nurse.

Kristy Layden

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