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It’s so important during this pandemic that we stay open and clear in our communication with loved ones about mask-wearing. But what do we do about strangers out in public? Many have turned to the Internet to shame and “out” people who don’t follow the guidelines, but is that actually working?

When my plants wither, it feels like a reflection of my own setbacks

Taking care of myself and my plants can be an uphill battle

Kate not Katie: Why I dropped the ‘i’ in my name

As I got older, my name started to feel like a too-small sweater

My parents’ divorce stopped me from being the kid I wanted to be. Here’s how I healed.

I realized every family has their own story, and this is mine