Personal Essay

I'm No Longer Taking Productivity Advice From People Who Don't Have Kids

YESTERDAY

I'm No Longer Taking Productivity Advice From People Who Don't Have Kids

Side-hustling. Habit-stacking.

I Have Chronic Allergies — and the Cure Is Almost as Bad as the Symptoms

YESTERDAY

I Have Chronic Allergies — and the Cure Is Almost as Bad as the Symptoms

Allergies are common — and may be becoming more so.

My Family's Hanukkah Traditions Are a Reminder to Connect With My Culture

Dec 30, 2024

My Family's Hanukkah Traditions Are a Reminder to Connect With My Culture

It's perhaps not surprising that Hanukkah gets the short end of the stick when it comes to the much-beloved winter holidays.

My Non-Jewish Friends Help Keep My Hanukkah Traditions Alive

Dec 26, 2024

My Non-Jewish Friends Help Keep My Hanukkah Traditions Alive

Growing up, Hanukkah was a holiday that was celebrated with my entire family.

Gisèle Pelicot Is Giving Voice to Survivors Who Were Silenced Before Her

Dec 20, 2024

Gisèle Pelicot Is Giving Voice to Survivors Who Were Silenced Before Her

I was a teenager slogging through an English class in Lahore, Pakistan, in 2002 when news broke out of Mukhtaran Mai's gang rape a couple hundred miles south.

As a Latina, I'm Considering Leaving the US During Trump's Second Term

Dec 20, 2024

As a Latina, I'm Considering Leaving the US During Trump's Second Term

When the presidential election results came through in November, my anxiety led me to start making plans.

What the Latine Work Ethic Taught Me About the American Dream

Dec 20, 2024

What the Latine Work Ethic Taught Me About the American Dream

I was brought up with this promise that life was fair.

As a School Employee, I Discouraged Dads From Being Involved. Now, It's Happening to Me.

Dec 19, 2024

As a School Employee, I Discouraged Dads From Being Involved. Now, It's Happening to Me.

Soon after my first child was born six years ago, I sat in a doctor's office with my wife and watched as the nurse couldn't look me in the eyes.

The Unexpected Effect of Freezing My Eggs

Dec 19, 2024

The Unexpected Effect of Freezing My Eggs

"Do you think you'll get married, Aunt Lindy?" my 7-year-old niece inquired as we crossed the street, holding hands.

Dear Black Women: Here's How We Reclaim Our Time, Peace, and Joy in 2025

Dec 18, 2024

Dear Black Women: Here's How We Reclaim Our Time, Peace, and Joy in 2025

Over the last month, my thoughts have been fragmented, my heart fatigued, as I've struggled to imagine being able to endure one more TikTok or CNN alert about the harm that Black women will have to endure in this country at the hands of a Trump administration.

How I Deal With Mom Guilt During the Holidays as a Breadwinner Wife

Dec 17, 2024

How I Deal With Mom Guilt During the Holidays as a Breadwinner Wife

When my son Ezra was in fifth grade, I took a personal day to help out at his class holiday party.

Why I Planned a "Solorette" Before My Wedding

Dec 13, 2024

Why I Planned a "Solorette" Before My Wedding

Planning a wedding feels a lot like taking a trip to a faraway destination.