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'I Moved West But Now I Feel Lost. Was It All A Mistake?'
Every mistake is an experiment, every experiment includes learning and discovering more about what you love.
Aug 17
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Heather Havrilesky
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‘Most of My Friendships Were Toxic, But Now I’m So Lonely!’
Until you learn to assert healthy boundaries, you'll struggle with all your relationships.
Aug 13
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Heather Havrilesky
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'My Dad Died and I Don't Know Why I'm Not More Devastated!'
Grief is a long, unpredictable road.
Aug 11
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Heather Havrilesky
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'I'm Failing at My Job and I Feel Powerless to Change It!'
Listen to what your body is trying to tell you.
Aug 5
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Heather Havrilesky
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July 2026
Put Your Phone Away.
Are you honoring your humanity?
Jul 29
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Heather Havrilesky
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'Why Am I Always the Girl Before the Girlfriend?'
Stop repeating this myth and show some respect for your brilliant, savage, ravenous spirit.
Jul 27
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Heather Havrilesky
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'My Boyfriend's Friend's Wife Is Angry That I Won't Babysit For Her!'
Oh my sweet Jesus.
Jul 20
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Heather Havrilesky
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'I Moved Back Home and Now I'm Single and Depressed!'
Sadness attunes you to your values and desires.
Jul 14
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Heather Havrilesky
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'Are Most People Liars and Fakes?'
Curiosity is the cure to confusion.
Jul 9
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Heather Havrilesky
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What’s Your Top Priority?
Keep it simple.
Jul 3
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Heather Havrilesky
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June 2026
'I'm a Miserable Fuck-up!'
You're not lazy. You're on strike.
Jun 29
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Heather Havrilesky
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'Celebrity Hurts Everyone, Not Just Celebrities'
An interview with "Famesick" author and "Girls" creator Lena Dunham
Jun 24
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Heather Havrilesky
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