When I was younger, I was scared of being alone. I felt like being alone meant I was lonely and that there was something wrong with me. As I've gotten older, I've grown to value my alone time and ...

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Five years ago, my husband took our two sons on a summer trip without me. It became an annual tradition, and it's good for all of us. They get time away together, and I get time at home to myself to ...

Although I had to push myself outside my comfort zone, I loved being alone. I learned that I don't have to tie my happiness to my family. Greeted with a warm smile, I scanned my seapass and reminded ...