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katie wheeler
Perspective
In 2020, I’m creating a new tradition: learning from and celebrating 2019
It’s that time of year again. Here’s a different approach.
Katie Wheeler
Dec. 29, 2019
Dec. 29, 2019
Perspective
I often say I am doing ‘fine’ when I am not. Here’s why I am committing to being honest about how I feel.
I’m trying to learn to sit in the discomfort, and not dismiss my own feelings for the comfort of others
Katie Wheeler
Nov. 24, 2019
Nov. 24, 2019
Perspective
The news cycle can feel oppressively negative. Here’s how I cope.
It’s okay to break out the cookie dough and blankets
Katie Wheeler
Sep. 29, 2019
Sep. 29, 2019
Perspective
When I was growing up, I was a tomboy who hated pink. Here’s why — and what’s different for kids today.
As we gain a better understanding of gender and sex as fluid concepts, fashion is also becoming more malleable
Katie Wheeler
Aug. 28, 2019
Aug. 28, 2019
Perspective
A chronic illness upended my life. I’m still trying to find a new normal.
Should I talk about my diagnosis on a first date? Tell my friends if I’m feeling particularly awful?
Aviva Loeb and
Katie Wheeler
Aug. 11, 2019
Aug. 11, 2019
Perspective
I pride myself on being an airport pro. Here are a few of my go-to travel habits.
I enjoy the act of traveling — that in-between state
Katie Wheeler
Jul. 28, 2019
Jul. 28, 2019
Perspective
Since saying goodbye to my foster daughter, I’ve been in the throes of ambiguous grief. Here’s why it’s so complicated.
Everything in our home still reminds me of her, and I can’t bear to change a thing in her room
Katie Wheeler
Jun. 23, 2019
Jun. 23, 2019
Perspective
Martial arts made me appreciate my body like never before. Here’s why.
Training has been truly revolutionary for me
Katie Wheeler
Jun. 2, 2019
Jun. 2, 2019
Perspective
What life would look like if coffee were a person
Imagine if your morning cup of joe came in human form
Katie Wheeler
May. 13, 2019
May. 13, 2019
Perspective
How taking care of my plants helps me take care of myself
I have ferns, succulents, cacti and more, and they all require special care
Katie Wheeler
Apr. 21, 2019
Apr. 21, 2019
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