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The grief of losing a loved one
It's weird not being able to talk to him anymore. My father and I had always been close. We spoke nearly every day on the phone. He softened as he got…
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Ten things I love about me
An exercise in self-love for Valentine's Day and ten things that make me a great partner.
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The high-cost of being single
On paying for it all, decision fatigue, and creating your own support system.
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The overwhelming comfort of being single
On my relationship history, my disorganized attachment style, and finding someone to help me unpack my baggage.
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I may never have children
Accepting a child-free life, the challenges of staying in a relationship, and hoping I don't regret it.
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My struggle with depression
On starting over (again), my move to LA, and my current emotional landscape.
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"I don't want to be here."
On my relationship to my therapist, hiding my true self, and being a moody guy.
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I'm done looking for love
On giving up, endless crushes, and solo polyamory.
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Longing for love but lost in fear
My fear of intimacy, turning 42 and what's blocking me from love.
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The worst year of my life
Losing two big loves, nearly breaking my back, and getting robbed, all in a few months.
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Why life is better without alcohol (and drugs)
And what I learned from 16 years of sobriety
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What I'm struggling with these days
And the six things currently keeping me up at night. Losing my hair and my connection to my father, financial insecurity, and feelings of hopelessness…
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