“We want to keep them around—and this is a powerful way to say, ‘I really do love you, and you’re special to me.’” “If I were given the choice of choosing my family, I would still ...

A couple draws the line on grandmother names that veer too close to Mama, but she says Grandma is triggering. Adapted from an online discussion. Hey, Carolyn: Coming to you with what I’m sure is ...

Melva Hardison was born in Tennessee and raised near Florence, Alabama. She began working at a family cafe when she was 12. She was raised by her aunt. She had other odd jobs in the mostly rural ...