By Tess Marshall

Caroline McGraw is a would-be childhood paleontologist who digs for treasure in people. She writes about finding meaning in your most challenging relationships at A Wish Come Clear. Likewise, Caroline empowers women caring for people with disabilities to navigate transitions successfully at Your Life, Supported!

My dear friend, former housemate and surrogate grandfather Gene (Eugene Vincent) died last week, and yet, in so many of the ways that matter, he is alive for me.

I met Gene through my work with L'Arche Greater Washington. L'Arche is a non-profit, faith-based organization that creates homes where people with and without intellectual... More...