Over the course of my life, I have worked relentlessly to try to differentiate myself from my mom. Even when I was younger, I never wanted to be seen as an extension of her; to some degree, I knew that...

My dad died on Nov. 4, 2006, meaning that the anniversary of his passing is coming up.  When I think back on it, I don’t remember that day. I do remember my dad though, giving me a Squidward plushie...

A lesson that is not mentioned in college textbooks is how much you still need your parents while away at school. I didn’t realize this until a couple of months into my freshman year. I adjusted so...

Going away to college is a time for fresh-out-of-high-school students to finally spread their wings and leave their parents' nest. Moving out to college is a transition period for students to learn...

My mom’s home, my dad’s place, our Pocono house, Kristina’s, my apartment at school and sometimes Kyle’s. I’ve lived a few places in my life, each changing with a change in my life. While every...