The TheftFirst, there was the burglary. Then everything went missing.
BySloane Crosley
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My Dad, the Mets, and MeFor years, my relationship with my father was centered around us both cheering for, and mourning over, the losing team. What if we’d already won?
ByEmma Turetsky
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All the Possible FuturesMy dating profile put me in touch with who I was before my marriage fell apart. But my daughter forced me to confront who I wanted to be.
Looking for My Brother’s GhostMy brother was no stranger to the supernatural. So when he died, I assumed he’d find me from the other side. He found my son instead.
ByShelley Sinha
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Happily Ever DivorcedAfter my Instagrammable marriage fell apart, my ex-husband and I finally found peace — off the grid.
Why Are We Always on Call for Our Kids?My children very rarely have to wait for anyone for very long — is it time to establish stronger boundaries around my alone time?
I’m a Barbie BoyI was ashamed of finding joy in femininity as a kid. Barbiemania has helped me let that all go.
ByLouis Staples
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Banishing the Flannel NightgownEsther Perel believes relationships require holding on to mystery and desire. Twenty-three years into marriage, it’s a lesson I’m always relearning.
The Rage My Father Gave MeWhen I was growing up, his anger was as routine as it was devastating. Now, I’m fighting to stop my own rage from running my life.
ByMolly Rosen
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The Essay That Started It AllNatalie Beach reckons with her decision to write about her relationship with Caroline Calloway and everything that came next.
13 Years in Search of an OrgasmA 30-year-old woman has tried everything from herbs to different sex positions to nerve-blocking shots to find a release.