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'I'm a Hot Ass Mess!'

Breaking out of perfect, productive machine mode is difficult but necessary.

Heather Havrilesky
Jun 13, 2024
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Useless (1969) by Dorothea Tanning

Dear Polly,

I am a 30-year-old overachiever and perfectionist who spun out and set her whole life on fire. Now, I’m working hard to put the pieces back together.

I have my master's degree from an Ivy League institution. I run my own business. I am currently working on my first book proposal with my literary agent! I grew …

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