How Do I Handle My Adult Child’s Bad Parenting?
Dear Meli, I am the proud mom of three adult children. All three of my kids have children of their own, and I am so grateful to be a grandmother. Two of my kids are great parents. The other one? Not so much. At least, in my view. She seems incapable of setting...
How Can I Regain My Faith in Humanity After a Tragedy?
Dear Meli, I’m sorry to get so heavy, but I have a really hard one. My mother was murdered. It happened about three years ago. She was in her sixties and was killed by her boyfriend. No one saw it coming. He seemed like a really great guy, and she didn’t...
Why I Changed My Goal for OhMyGod Life and What Happened When I Did
We’ve had a lot of different goals for OhMyGod Life in the eight plus years it’s been in existence. Some are smaller goals, like making deadlines for content creation. Some are larger goals, like planning and implementing months-long tours around the country. And then...
What Others Think of Me IS My Business
It’s true that what others think of me is ultimately none of my business. But it’s also true that it is my business. Here’s an example. I recently went to the great city of San Francisco. While I was there, I noticed I was getting a lot of stares. This isn’t uncommon...
Help! My Adult Child and I Have Nothing in Common!
Dear Meli, I am embarrassed to ask you this question, but it’s been weighing heavily on me lately. I have two adult children, a son and a daughter. My son and I get along wonderfully. My daughter and I get along well too, at least on the surface, but it’s...