A slice of cake, her son by her side—environmental writer Diane MacEachern thought her birthday was going wonderfully. Then the skies opened, the streets flooded, and disaster threatened all around. Here’s her story of strength and survival.
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Hate and Love: A Child of Holocaust Survivors Visits Germany—and Heals Her Heart
Knowing that her parents had almost perished in WW2, psychotherapist Sherry Amatenstein headed to Germany with a full load of worry. What she found there was not at all what she’d expected.
“Passport to Paris”: The Secrets of My Mother’s Memoir
When Catherine Hiller read her mom’s life story, little did she know the secrets she’d suddenly learn—movie stars, crimes, and sex. Lots of sex.
The Tribe Makes Noise: Music, Laughter, Purpose and Persistence
Authors, photographers and musicians took to the stage to lend their voices to our celebration of the power and creativity of women like us. The message: We Rock!
9 Great Mother’s Day Gifts (When You Can’t Give or Get #1 on the List)
Yeah, flowers and a box of chocolates can do the trick—but if you are on the hunt for memorable Mother’s Day gifts (or you want to give hints to your family), you’re gonna want to read this. Trust us, we know.
Selling Your Childhood Home: Does a House Make a Family?
Thinking about the home she grew up in and the ones where she raised her boys, Jeannie Ralston considers how much a house matters when it comes to family bonds. Her conclusion may surprise you.
Do Dogs and Cats Count as Kids? Pet Parents Speak Out
We’re out there in droves: Women who may not have given birth to babies but have pets we love heart and soul. So why, asks Nina Malkin, do we have to put up with jokes, jabs, and eye-rolls from those around us?
Sexual Healing: From Divorce Attorney to Love Booster
Talk about turnarounds! Burnt out from watching couples part ways, Beth Liebling decided to help people stay (very close) together with a boutique that sells items both lacy and racy.
Hear! Hear! Hack Your Smartphone So You Don’t Miss a Thing
Did the bad habits of your youth blow out your ears and leave you wondering how to hear better on your smartphone? There’s a better hearing app for that.
Is It Worth Fighting With Family Over a Bumper Sticker?
We all have questions about how to live in this crazy world, and now NextTribe has something for that: Our own super-plugged-in advice columnist. Here she tells us how to deal with an offensive bumper sticker (can you guess what it says?) on a borrowed car.