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Essays

Personal stories about parenting, health, pop culture and more.

What living in Singapore taught me about making friends as an adult

When "Sun Sets in Sinagpore" author Kehinde Fadipe moved across the world 10 years ago, she had to "swallow her pride" and rebuild her social circle. Here's how she did it.
Kehinde Fadipe and The Sun Sets in Singapore
Kehinde Fadipe and The Sun Sets in Singapore
25d ago

I refuse to get an Elf on the Shelf. Does that make me a Grinch?

I emphatically do not want to add another chore to my holiday plate. But am I missing out on magic?
Elf on the shelf refusal
Elf on the shelf refusal
26d ago

I went to Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' film premiere. Here's what happened — and everything to know about the movie

After attending the premiere in Los Angeles, TODAY's digital editorial director reflects in a personal essay about the much-anticipated concert film.
Beyoncé RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR - London
Beyoncé RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR - London
28d ago

I never knew our sons hated my beloved Christmas tree-cutting tradition

"I don’t know how to say this,” my son confessed, “but I hated those excursions.” Ouch, I thought. We did it for you!
56d ago

My husband, NBC’s David Bloom, died of a blood clot 20 years ago. I’ve found purpose in grief

Being aware of deep vein thrombosis and how being restricted and sedentary can lead to blood clots can help people avoid their deadly complications.
67d ago

'Practical Magic' gave me the permission I needed to be magical

Astrologer Lisa Stardust says the 1998 movie helped her face the facts: She wasn't destined for an office job.
Bubbles with vignettes of Practical Magic on purple background
Bubbles with vignettes of Practical Magic on purple background
70d ago

My son and I have the same ADHD symptoms. Mine went undiagnosed for decades

Learning I had ADHD helped me understand myself so much better. I had an easy time being diagnosed as an adult, but others struggle.
Angela Carpenter Gildner, ADHD
Angela Carpenter Gildner, ADHD
80d ago

Bobbie Thomas explains why she is 'thankful' to experience first breakup after her husband's death

TODAY's style editor writes: "Dating after loss can feel like two incomplete pieces of art, the artists deciding whether they can complement each other."
Bobbie Thomas
Bobbie Thomas

I’m an author. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I knew I had to tell the story

My historical novels are about women finding strength in times of difficulty. I found a lifeline in them.
Kristen Harmel
Kristen Harmel
80d ago

Exclusive: Monica Lewinsky is confronting one of her harshest critics. She wants you to, too

October is Bullying Prevention Month and Monica Lewinsky wants you to confront the bully you know all too well: yourself.
Monica Lewinsky
Monica Lewinsky

Should I trust restaurant reviews from food influencers?

As our social media feeds light up with foodies having exquisite meals, the public is left wondering what is truly fantastic and what is funded fiction.
Food on top of the instagram like, comment, and reply symbols and sparkly purple bg
Food on top of the instagram like, comment, and reply symbols and sparkly purple bg