Rachel Sarah is the author of Single Mom Seeking (Seal Press), a writer in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the mother of two daughters who are 12 years apart. The Washington Post published her most recent essay, "Before my daughter goes to college, it’s time to face the past." She reviews books and is working on a young adult contemporary novel.
As long as I give my daughter the space to talk, I feel like my alcoholic ex can strengthened my relationship with her. I hope she knows that I'm here.