By Every Family's Got One Guest Writer -- Lisa Leshaw It never occurred to me that Sariyah, my very best friend on the entire planet, was black. Her skin was darker than mine until at least mid-August of each year when mine became the browner of the two with a little solar support. Perhaps ... VIEW POST
Call for Stories! Submit Yours Today!
By Every Family's Got One Founder -- Barbara Herel Every Family’s Got One is looking for amazing stories that only you can tell about your family. Stories that are hilarious. Or tragic. Or awe-inspiring. Yes, THAT family story. Interested in telling yours live on stage? Here's what you need to ... VIEW POST
A Story About a Love Affair with Chinese Food
By Every Family's Got One Guest Writer -- Jackie Friedman It all began in the Chinese restaurant in Scarsdale thirty years ago. My son says he still remembers his first experience .... with a wonton. My friend was serving soup to the children from a large steaming bowl of Wonton soup when ... VIEW POST
A Story About the Secret Language of Autism
By Every Family's Got One Guest Writer -- Nicole Garcia I didn’t always see what my son was saying to the world. I had to learn. For months, I lived by trial and error, mostly error, guessing at all of it, trying to get inside of his head. I had to learn that each of his little quirks was ... VIEW POST
A Story About Knowing Who I Am
By Every Family's Got One Guest Writer -- Chris Schmidt I am from... the painted grout between the bricks, from Walden Mega Magics and Lost Subscorcher 2s. I am from... the smallest, coziest house in the neighborhood. The smell of low tide, I am from the ocean... the sea, big and blue ... VIEW POST
A Story About a Birthday Party
By Every Family's Got One Guest Writer -- Doreen Oliver The first time I threw myself a birthday party, my hair caught on fire. I was chatting with a friend in a West Village lounge, unaware burning candles hung centimeters away. With a slight tilt of my head to sip my lemon drop martini, my ... VIEW POST