Life

Trials and tribulations of our writers / contributors lives

Working through the stages: Friend’s death brings unexpected gift of personal renewal

With the publication of her book “On Death and Dying” in 1969, Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross began a worldwide discussion about death and grief. The author presented her theory that people grieving the death of a loved one experience common emotional stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Dr. Kübler-Ross proposed these five stages of grief …

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The danger of hiding who you are

Morgana Bailey has been hiding her true self for 16 years. In a brave talk, she utters four words that might not seem like a big deal to some, but to her have been paralyzing. Why speak up? Because she’s realized that her silence has personal, professional and societal consequences.  

Finances in Focus

It probably doesn’t happen as much as you’d like, but from time to time, you have some extra disposable income. When this happens, how should you use the funds? Assuming you have adequate emergency savings — typically, three to six months’ worth of living expenses — should you pay off debts or fund your IRA …

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Christian’ Family’s Terrifying Response to Son Coming Out

A video that alleges to show a self-proclaimed Christian family’s reaction to their son, “Daniel,” coming out offers a chilling first-hand look at the violence and rejection that can result when parents don’t accept their child’s sexual orientation. The video, which claims to be secretly recorded on what appears to be a cell phone, captures …

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