When Someone Stops Showing Up
At the YMCA, people don’t just come to work out—they come to belong. When someone stops showing up, their absence is felt. This is a reflection on community, aging, and the power of being noticed.
You’re Not “Overreacting,” Medical Test Results Are Often Delivered Poorly
Last year, I had my first mammogram. It showed masses in each breast, which meant I had to come back for additional testing. I remember thinking, but it was my first time, you can’t get breast cancer your first time, as if there were some invisible grace period no one had told me didn’t exist.