Even My Dad Thinks I Have Daddy Issues
For this writer, coming to terms with her shame meant disappointing her father. And realizing it was worth it.
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My Autistic Son Turned Me Into a Prolific Essayist
When her child was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, the author worried she’d forever lost her ability to write. But he helped her realize that she had more to say than ever.
Keurig and Me: A Coffee Lover’s Confession
For decades, the writer has been as enamored of coffee for its flavor and aroma as she is hooked on its caffeine. So how did she go from being a bean snob to a K-Cup addict?
Link Roundup: This Week’s Must-Reads…Jessica Williams, “Whitesplaining,” + More
The most compelling stories from our favorite sources.
The Price I Pay to Write
Neither “sponsored” by a spouse nor parents, the writer, like so many women artists, creates her work on stolen time. So why do we only hear about those who can be kept, or afford to drop out?
Returning to the Scene of a Campus Rape
A writer speaks about her assault and the ‘Wild’-like book it inspired at the school that failed to help her when she needed it most.
How a “Bad Feminist” Inspired Me to Become a Better One
While reading Roxane Gay's personal essays, the writer had an epiphany: Women telling their own stories is more than just cathartic. It changes the whole conversation.
Dear Julie: Advice About White Lies and Turning Down Invites
DAME’s Friendkeeper saves a woman from insulting her writer friend and helps another just say no to party overload.