Nancy Mendelson

Columnist Nancy Mendelson reflects on grief, loss and love, and how profound sorrow can bring perspective, compassion and a deeper awareness of life.

Spotting bullshit isn't the hard part anymore. Knowing when to call it out — and when to let it pass — is the real skill. Here's how to tell.

Most of us already know our answer. The hard part is resisting the urge to soften it for someone else's comfort. A reflection on clarity, conditioning, and what it really means to own your "no."