Ask Polly

Ask Polly

'I'm Hungry but Life Is Giving Me Crumbs!'

Honor your passion without shame and you'll feel much more satisfied.

Heather Havrilesky
Jun 16, 2026
∙ Paid
Le lourd palais (1935), Yves Tanguy

Dear Polly,

I am starving. I am fucking famished. My stomach is growling because I have so much desire.

I am very fucking hungry, and life is giving me crumbs.

I am not hungry just to be hungry, I am hungry because I have been fucking working. I’ve gone above and beyond for my master’s program, taking part in prestigious …

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Heather Havrilesky.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Heather Havrilesky · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture