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The Monthly Theme Essays are a collection of essays written each month on a predetermined theme. These essays are always published during the last week of the month. To submit a Monthly Theme Essay check out our upcoming themes. 

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Dear Best Friend Julia Nusbaum Dear Best Friend Julia Nusbaum

Dear Laura

Dear Laura,

I love you, my friend. I love that I get the chance to call you my friend. The special closeness we have is such a foreign concept to so many, and I will never take it for granted. We have been friends now for eight years. I don't remember what it was like to not have you in my life.

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Dear Best Friend Julia Nusbaum Dear Best Friend Julia Nusbaum

For E

For E,

Can you remember our first time? We barely knew each other. Back then, we didn’t even carpool.

I’ve always hated mom dating - the elusive art of trying to make new parent friends. It is hard enough fully clothed and on land. What was I thinking inviting you to the pool?

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