Beyond the Classroom

Beyond the Classroom

Lessons from Living on Borrowed Time

Thirteen years after my husband's assault, here's why this Alive Day is carpe diem... but for real this time.

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Abby Maslin
Aug 18, 2025
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Do You Guys Ever Think About Dying?" - Grace

Like Barbie, I’ve been experiencing a bit of existential angst. This is a loaded time of the year for our family. And today marks 13 years to the day that I woke up alone and discovered my husband was missing.

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