The Indelible Memory of Assault
Research suggests that victims like E. Jean Carroll tend to remember their assaults vividly. I know because I'm one of them.
Finding the Positive in Negative Space
Returning to art after 25 years of being a working mother has changed the way I see the world—and myself.
The Role of Women’s Anger in Trump’s America
Two new books argue that women's anger has new political force in the age of Trump.
How Raising Sons Shapes a Different Kind of Love
A mother reflects on raising her three children alone.
Mothers (and Others) Can Make Good Fathers, Too
It’s time for a less strict and judgmental definition of what makes for a functioning family.
Your Brain on Story: Why Narratives Win Our Hearts and Minds
Our craving and connection to story is so much more than a haphazard preference.