family
Ask Bear: My Family is Trying to Guilt Me Into Talking to My Abusive Dad
A reader's family disapproves of them no longer having a relationship with their dad. “You'll come around,” they say.
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In Her Memoir, Diane Guerrero Showcases the Struggles and Resilience of An Undocumented Family
Orange is the New Black star Diane Guerrero opens up about her family in her memoir “In the Country We Love.”
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Artists Made Gorgeous, Free "Mamas Day" Cards for All Families
You can sponsor a card to be sent to moms held in immigration detention, too.
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Ask Bear: Can My Boyfriend and Me (and His Kid and His Ex) Make a Home Together?
Adventures in cohousing! A reader asks for advice on moving in with their boyfriend who currently lives with his ex and their kid.
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I Used to Walk for the Cure. Now I Work for Environmental Justice.
After my mom and aunt both died of cancer, I realized I needed to focus on the toxins around us.
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Ask Bear: My Future Family-In-Law Is Causing Wedding Drama
You can have as non-traditional a wedding as you want, says Bear, but some people will still be frustratingly terrible people.
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Two Generations Watch "Star Wars" and See Princess Leia—and Rey—Two Different Ways
I grew up watching the original Star Wars and pretending to be Princess Leia.
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Ask Bear: Is It Okay To Be So, So Sad About My Miscarriage?
A reader wonders how to deal with the grief of a miscarriage at eight weeks.
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Growing Up As a Feminist in an Immigrant Family
Feminism has many faces. Toronto writer TK Matunda reflects on how to combine her Kenyan parents' traditions with her politics.
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Popaganda Episode: Growing Up Immigrant
When politicians and pundits talk about immigrants, they far too often use language that makes it seem like immigrants are… other. Not real Americans. Not able to be trusted. Their histories, experiences, and native languages, those should be pushed aside in favor of the “melting pot... Read more »
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