SOME 12 years after she was killed by an orca, the family of Dawn Brancheau will never forget the day she died as they are still trying to process the painful loss. The renowned marine trainer was 40 when she tragically died after SeaWorld’s largest killer whale Tilikum dragged her […]
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Ask Amy: My sister and I are polite when we see each other, but that’s it
Dear Amy: You often refer people to seek counseling. I believe in counseling and as a teacher, I often suggested that path for families facing challenges. Now, I find myself in need of counseling. My husband of almost 50 years passed away last year and the grief is crushing. I […]
When I Couldn’t Be With My Sister After Childbirth, We Practiced Zuo Yue Zi From Afar
At 3:57 a.m. on Monday, March 30th, I was woken by a text from my brother-in-law: “Baby girl Ruby was born at 1:09 a.m.” It was my sister’s first baby, and our parents’ first grandchild. After exchanging excited messages with my family in our group chat, I got out of […]