Letters to My Granddaughter

mental-health

  • Letter 17

    My Darling Girl, I’ve been thinking so much about the magic of the Peter Pan play you were in a couple weeks ago. You were absolutely adorable—first as a pirate, then as a mermaid—sparkling with imagination and joy. Even though you were in a supporting role, you lit up the stage. I watched you mouthing Read more

  • Letter 15

    My Dear Sweet Girl, I don’t even know what I’m going to write about tonight. My new normal seems to be lying awake long past a decent hour, and when I finally do drift off, I dream of you—only to wake up too early. Sleep should be where I want to be, because it’s the Read more