Archive - Other People’s Parents

The shadow narrative I couldn’t out-write

On the burdens of mothers and daughters.

Jun 10 •

May 2025

Six strangers going my way

Enraging, hopeful, heartening encounters from the road.

May 23 •

My first year on Substack was like freshman year at college

The Freshman 15: gains and losses in the search for community.

May 9 •

April 2025

What my pup has taught me about separation anxiety

Midlife can leave you wondering when the old you is coming home.

Apr 25 •

What we learn from our friends' parents

... and how they help make us whole.

Apr 11 •

March 2025

Riding in elevators with boys

They don't know us, and it's everyone's loss.

Mar 14 •

February 2025

Notes of belonging & rebellion

Choosing bravery.

Feb 27 •

What we do with our messy hearts

Feb 14 •

A mini-memoir for Valentine's Day

The mystery of my grandparents' connection.

Feb 12 •

January 2025

The last moments of childhood

A few stanzas about the endurance of our past lives.

Jan 30 •

On being long in the tooth

A short story on the strange comfort of knowing the drill.

Jan 15 •

December 2024

A travelogue about running from the present

... and landing in the past.

Dec 20, 2024 •

#nojs-banner { position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; padding: 16px 16px 16px 32px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; background: red; color: white; font-family: -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; } #nojs-banner a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please turn on JavaScript or unblock scripts