identity

Issue #78: Songs for a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

We'll get through this together.

Nov 7 •

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Issue #74: Does Substack have a jealousy problem?

Or is it just me?

Oct 11 •

and

Issue #69: Talking to our favorite 25-year-old...

About how old we really feel, shopping, when kids should get their first phone, and more.

Aug 29 •

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,

, and

Ochuko Akpovbovbo

Issue #48: Why I went back on Lexapro

And wouldn't try this again 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 •

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

So why do I keep trying?

Dec 14, 2023 •

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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 •

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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 •

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