WRITING

I have written for The Washington Post, Washingtonian, AARP’s The Ethel, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, Medium, Bethesda Magazine, Parenting, BabyTalk, Meer.com and Washington for Women. Here is a sample of some of my writing work.

tHE wASHINGTON pOST:

What Are the Secrets to a Meaningful Life? Women Over 50 Share Their Insights Essay and review of Ellen Warner’s The Second Half

AARP’s The Ethel:

How My Son Became a TikTok Star and Why My Mom Is His Favorite Human. My son’s meteoric rise as a social media influencer, and my experience as his mother

Did Two Drinks Become a Bottle During the Pandemic? When your drinking becomes a problem and how to get help

Parents Magazine:

My Son and I Are Both Addicts in Recovery—Here is Our Perspective After Watching “Euphoria” A parent and son in recovery share how to start a dialogue with your teen about the dangers so graphically and realistically depicted on the HBO TV Show, “Euphoria”

meer.com

Filipino Cuisine is Having a Moment Filipino food is gaining recognition and a following in the U.S.

BetterAfter50.com:

50 Gifts I Gave Myself for my 50th: “What makes you happy?” my therapist asked.  Aside from my children, I had no answer.  Strange to some, I know.  I had lost my identity.

BETHESDA MAGAZINE:

Meeting Their Match: Local couples share the (funny, touching, scary) stories of how they met

Class of  '81: Nearly 30 years ago, they were the extraordinary teens of their generation—the class leaders, the valedictorians, the captains of the football teams, the royalty of the high school halls who seemed to have all the gifts to go far. So how far did they get?

Where We Were on 9/11: Area residents recall the moment they learned of the terrorist attacks on 9/11.

WASHINGTONIAN:

A Suburban Mom’s Ascent from Hell: “I’m Maria, and I’m an alcoholic.” I choked the words out. I stared at the ground, not wanting to make eye contact with the guy from my church or the neighbor.