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  • Dimly lit hospital hallway with closed doors on both sides, an empty wheelchair in the distance, and an illuminated EXIT sign above. The scene is quiet, sterile, and slightly eerie, evoking a sense of isolation or waiting.
    I Need a Break, Not a Pep TalkMay 8, 2025
  • Close-up of a red sparkling cocktail in a coupe glass with a foamy head, symbolizing alcohol or celebratory drinking.
    What I Miss About Drinking That No One Talks AboutMay 6, 2025
  • A woman in a professional outfit stands in a corporate office as sheets of paper dramatically fly through the air around her, symbolizing chaos, burnout, or a breaking point in a polished career setting.
    The Resume I Don’t Share on LinkedInMay 2, 2025
  • Close-up of a dark, cracked surface with shallow puddles, dimly lit and shadowed—evoking a mood of heaviness, isolation, and the absence of light or clarity.
    Some Days There Are No Silver LiningsApril 28, 2025
  • erson slumped at a cluttered desk with feet up, laptop on their lap, and a hand on their head—face covered by a yellow smiley face graphic, contrasting with the visible exhaustion and chaos around them.
    Building Something Real (Even When You Feel Like a Hot Mess)April 27, 2025
  • A stack of dirty plates with a ripe yellow pear balanced on top, symbolizing imbalance or a messy workload.
    He’s Home, I’m Drowning, But We’re Still HereApril 25, 2025
  • Freshly baked garlic breadsticks sprinkled with parsley and Parmesan, served with a side of marinara sauce on a white plate, with garlic cloves and tomatoes in the background.
    Echoes of Krazy and Olive Garden LiesApril 16, 2025
  • Teenage girl sitting in a car with her knees up, looking out at the sunset through the window, bathed in warm evening light.
    Raising a 15-Year-Old While Healing My 14-Year-Old SelfApril 13, 2025
  • A moody, thoughtfully styled bedroom with soft pink and dark gray tones, evoking both warmth and melancholy. A neatly made bed with layered pillows and a dusty rose throw sits beneath a purple and gold abstract painting. The space is elegant but somber, visually echoing themes of early adulthood, lost innocence, and the blurred lines between comfort and control.
    When I Was 14, I Lived With My BoyfriendApril 12, 2025
  • Close-up of a person lying in a hospital bed, holding hands with a loved one. In the blurred background, two nurses stand near the bed reviewing medical information. The image conveys tenderness, support, and the emotional weight of caregiving.
    What Even Is a Normal Hospital Experience, Anyway?April 11, 2025
  • Mandy Moore and Cheryl Strayed sit on stage together at The Art of Living Retreat Center during a live storytelling session. The room is filled with attendees seated and listening intently. A projector displays a journaling exercise on screen, inviting participants to write a letter to their inner sage. Warm lighting, wooden beams, and golden curtains create a serene, sacred atmosphere. This moment captures Mandy sharing part of her healing journey alongside one of her literary heroes.
    What the Fresh HellApril 10, 2025

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