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Part II in a series. Click here for part I. In January 2023, the quiet suburb of Duxbury, Massachusetts, became the epicenter of a national conversation on motherhood, mental health, and the criminal justice system. Three young children lost their lives in their family home, and their mother, Lindsay Clancy—a former labor and delivery nurse—was…
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This fall, a recurring theme emerged in the correspondence received by therapists across the country: a mounting concern regarding the intersection of domestic labor and romantic connection. Specifically, professionals are being asked to address a growing crisis of intimacy, defined by a pointed question: What happens to desire when one partner is carrying a significantly…
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As the scientific community continues to rigorously investigate and, in many cases, debunk long-standing myths regarding environmental contributors to autism, the public discourse remains periodically interrupted by the resurgence of discredited theories—most notably those linking vaccines to neurodevelopmental conditions. While these distractions persist, they draw critical resources and attention away from the most pressing public…
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The grief surrounding the death of Nolan Wells remains palpable, a heavy, unresolved shadow that continues to loom over his family, his community in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and those who have followed the tragic trajectory of his final days. Nolan, a vibrant 18-year-old wide receiver with a promising future ahead of him, disappeared following a…
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Dyslexia, a term frequently heard in classrooms and boardrooms alike, remains one of the most misunderstood phenomena in modern education. Affecting approximately one in five individuals, this brain-based reading difficulty is not merely an academic hurdle for students; it is a widespread literacy challenge that touches every school district and, by extension, impacts every taxpayer.…
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Last Sunday, my favorite football team suffered a defeat. In the grand scheme of professional sports, there is nothing particularly remarkable about losing a game. Yet, the manner of this specific collapse—a halftime lead squandered against a winless opponent—provoked a visceral reaction among the fan base. What began as a comfortable cushion of confidence disintegrated…
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Generative AI—the technology responsible for churning out text, images, video, and music—has rapidly become the primary face of artificial intelligence in the public imagination. As a writer living with a brain injury, I find myself at a critical intersection where technology offers both profound promise and significant peril. My professional home, Psychology Today, maintains a…
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Consider the last time you were confronted with a problem that arrived without an instruction manual. Perhaps it was the first week of a new job, where the workplace culture and operational nuances remained entirely opaque, or the unsettling experience of a sudden, unexplained symptom in your own body. These moments of profound uncertainty are…
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Endowed with the voice of an icon and a physicality she so adroitly applied for comedic effect, Dolly Parton has cemented a legacy that transcends her musical catalog. While she is celebrated for her artistry, she is increasingly heralded as a beacon of balance, generosity, and sharp wit. In a culture that often fixates on…
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Perhaps our sense of global belonging is entirely a matter of perspective. If one were to zoom out far enough to view the Earth from a distance, the image presented would be one of profound complexity—a sprawling, interconnected colony. We see humans building vast infrastructure, laboring collectively, and laying the foundations for homes where they…
