Ken Otterbourg contemplates love and loss and what we remember when we try to forget.
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Why Murder-Suicide is on the Rise Among the Elderly
“He thought he could live with the punishment of grief—he had done what his wife had asked—but the punishment of the law would be another matter.” Ann Neumann investigates why mercy killings and murder-suicides are on the rise.
A Walk On The Wild Side: The Pete Ripmaster Journey
After discovering ultrarunning, a middle-aged father battling depression attempts his most daunting and dangerous race to date: 1,000 miles, solo, across Alaska in winter.
Yentl Syndrome: A Deadly Data Bias Against Women
The science of medicine is based on male bodies, but researchers are beginning to realize how vastly the symptoms of disease differ between the sexes — and how much danger women are in.
My Daughter Died, But I’m Still Mothering Her
Jacqueline Dooley recalls her difficult transition from being a mother with earthly duties, to becoming one with more spiritual concerns for a teenage daughter with terminal cancer.
My Daughter Died, But I’m Still Mothering Her
In this personal essay, Jacqueline Dooley recalls her difficult transition from being a mother with earthly duties, to becoming one with more spiritual concerns for a teenage daughter with terminal cancer.
Confessions of a Lapsed Catholic Dancer
Kate Branca considers the body as an instrument of faith.
“I know I believe in the power of lining up little hopes”
At Oxford American, Michael Graff remembers his dad, Carl.
The Minefield of Facebook Support Groups
If you’re going on Facebook to join a support group, be wary of trolls and those who want to profit from your misfortune.
Grief is a Jumble Word
Ken Otterbourg contemplates love and loss and what we remember when we try to forget.
