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Ten Years Apart, A Lifetime Side By Side: A Letter To My Brother Alex

Andi laughing with her brother Alex during her wedding celebration in Buenos Aires, Argentina in Hotel Faena.
March 10, 2026
My brother is ten years younger than me. And yet lately, he feels ten years older. Grief does that to people. It rearranges birth order. It shifts the weight of the world. It quietly moves strength from one set of shoulders to another. For most of my life, I was...

Five Things To Do About A Family Member With An Alcohol Problem

Alcohol Addiction
January 19, 2021
Alcohol problems can affect individuals and families in deeply personal ways. While people may use different terms to describe alcohol dependence or alcohol use disorder, one thing is certain: when someone you love is struggling with alcohol, the impact can extend far beyond that individual. You may worry about their...