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lily bailey is so incredible. to publicize some of your most intrusive thoughts is no joke although there is a sense of humor to her recounts that i really really loved
wow this book made me cry for my mom and empathize with her in such an immense way
feel like i have such a new understanding of OCD and the struggles those with it face
looping thoughts are apparent in numerous disorders being stuck in your head can be really exhausting i am so grateful for any source of solace n relief
Mar 8, 2024
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this one made me reflect deeply on the current status of my relationship with my mother and the things we don’t discuss, the things she doesn’t know about me and may never know and vice versa.
I recently had the most enlightening conversation with my aunt (my moms only and younger sister) and it was interesting to hear her perspective on my tumultuous relationship with my mother and the parallels between our relationship and her own relationship with their mother, as a firsthand witness. the differences are vast but there are quite a bit of similarities.
this book made me feel all kinds of things from deep sadness to highly hopeful. A good balance in stories. But def a reminder in reflecting on your own relationship with your own mother whether it was good, healthy, toxic, violent, or even nonexistent. Highly recommend.
Feb 22, 2025
this is kind of sappy-ish example i’m thinking of, and idk if many people have noticed her speak abt it (or will care), but i’ve been a fan of chappell roan since like spring 2023 and she’s talked a few times about having bipolar and it just feels really validating and inspiring hearing her talk about it, especially knowing how loved her and her music have become since i first heard of her… i have a hard time talking about my experiences but it’s really nice seeing her talk about it, and some of what she’s said about her experience with bp has been so relatable to me. especially having such a stigmatized and intense condition it just makes me really happy to see her so successful bc i know how difficult (or scary) it can get 💞
“Being bipolar, I was so depressed as a little kid and so angry. You just think you’re such a bad person, and don’t realize that you’re really sick and need help, and our parents don’t know how to deal with it. I think it’s like rewiring my brain to be like, ‘actually, you’re a good person, and you’re creating a safe space and music for people to dance to.’”
Jun 29, 2024
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maintenance phase: aubrey gordon and michael hobbes debunk diet culture myths and dunk on bigots/liars/wellness culture moguls. i love aubrey's laugh it lights up my heart!!
if books could kill: michael hobbes and peter shamshiri tear apart airplane bookstore bestsellers. love this one as an english major bc they shit on unfounded or cherry picked research that was manipulated for the sake of profit and bias confirmation
we can do hard things: yes it is very millenial and genx coded but it reminds me of my mom in that way. i think listening to older women who have been where i am is so healing. glennon doyle and co. bring on so many beautiful guests (my faves are sonya renee taylor and tricia hersey!!). teaches me so much about love, relationships, communication, embodiment, and authenticity!!
pulling the thread: elise loehnen (whose recent book i LOVE) has conversations with authors, mystics, spiritual leaders, and academics about their theories and writing. i have learned so much about myself and the universe listening to these conversations!! very much stimulates my curiosity
Nov 13, 2024
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