Feeling badgered by past family trauma
How exploring my dad’s story exposed our mirrored vulnerabilities and led to my healing path forward.
Dear Santa, Here’s the problem with the whole naughty-or-nice thing
A 2021 letter to Santa with a very reasonable list of requests, including stopping time and more Law & Order.
8 radical self-care tips for couples
How can coupled people maintain their self-care practices, sanity — and keep their love alive — when they’re trapped together in a pandemic pressure cooker?
Dear Dixie: My husband drunkenly admitted the love of his life is married to someone else. Now, he doesn’t remember saying it. (Part II)
A reader follows up with Dixie after taking her advice about her distant husband. Submit your questions to Dixie for some no-bullshit advice.
Dear Dixie: My husband told me the love of his life is married to someone else. Do I stay? (Part I)
A reader writes in to ask, "Do I look past my husband pining for his previous wife?" Are you a woman over 40? Submit your questions to Dixie for some no-bullshit advice.
I learned how to do inner child work for my own anxiety — and ended up helping my actual kids
I stumbled upon my own trigger when my 2-year-old son's incident reports from school sent me into a tailspin. How could I take care of myself and him?
GenX and ’80s control culture: isn’t it ironic?
How my generation’s obsession with hyper-control at work and home has led many of us to a collective midlife crisis. And that’s a good thing.
How I stopped rebelling against my aging parents in my 40s
After rebelling against my parents for more than 20 years, I’m tired. Here’s how I found a way to love and accept them in my 40s.
The Cringe: Tales from the first date that I don’t remember
Read an exclusive excerpt of the book "First Date Stories: Women’s Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures" by Jodi Klein.
How I coped with chronic trauma from growing up with undocumented parents
Many leave their hometown and never look back. After 22 years away, Olga reintroduced herself to her hometown and was surprised by what she found.
