identity

Issue #48: Going off Lexapro

Don't do this at home!

Apr 4 •

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Issue #47: I lost my job, but my friends showed up

And the final prompts in the Friendship Training Program

Mar 28 •

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, and

Issue #41: Starting a Substack made no sense...

Why I did it anyways & what it’s been like

Feb 15 •

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Issue #04: Enthusiasm is (still!) never uncool

Using big words & being overdressed at a concert

Feb 1 •

and

Issue #34: Makeup won't make me feel beautiful.

So why do I keep trying?

Dec 14, 2023 •

and

Issue #16: Leaving my comfort zone (and clothes) behind

If I thought about it too much, I’d turn around and bike away. I quickly pulled off my shirt and shorts.

Aug 10, 2023 •

and

Issue #12: I was the flaky friend

So sorry I can't make it :(

Jul 13, 2023 •

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Issue #10: Confessions of a perfectionist

On trying (and failing) to "make the most of it"

Jun 29, 2023 •

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Issue #07: Why I’ve decided to stop drinking

Jun 15, 2023 •

and

Issue #05: The difference between solo travel when you're single vs. in a relationship

And other burning questions; a conversation with Natalie Compton, Washington Post travel journalist

Jun 8, 2023 •

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, and

Issue #04: Enthusiasm is never uncool

Using big words & being overdressed at a concert

Jun 1, 2023 •

and

Issue #03: Why do I want to bite my baby?

On building attachment to my newborn

May 25, 2023 •

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