Marriage, Money, Addiction, Forgiveness

The stories that rocked July

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July was an interesting and exciting Medium month for me.

I opened up and told more of the personal stories that both provide me with some relief and seem to get traction on Medium.

Yes, I love writing about consumer finance and education policy, but I love the community here at Medium and the supportiveness when writing is raw and vulnerable.

Here are my top five stories in terms of earnings from last month:

How a $20 Check Ended a 25-Year Marriage

This story was by far the most viewed and read — not just in July, but of all my stories ever.

It tells the tale of the final straw in my parents’ marriage. A simple $20 check sent a message, flipped a switch, and brought about a big change.