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HOW TO CARRY BAGGAGE THAT WAS NEVER YOURS
Good evening. Or morning. Or whatever time you’re reading this. I live in multiple timelines, with one foot in Tokyo and the other in timelessness. My Tokyo-self makes sure my...
HOW TO CARRY BAGGAGE THAT WAS NEVER YOURS
Good evening. Or morning. Or whatever time you’re reading this. I live in multiple timelines, with one foot in Tokyo and the other in timelessness. My Tokyo-self makes sure my...
I LIED MY WAY INTO LOVE
Her symptoms started when she was 47. I was just 17. At first, it seemed like an extension of her usual forgetfulness or casual carefreeness. But then she missed the...
I LIED MY WAY INTO LOVE
Her symptoms started when she was 47. I was just 17. At first, it seemed like an extension of her usual forgetfulness or casual carefreeness. But then she missed the...
THE ENTITLEMENT OF THE VICTIM IDENTITY
“You’re welcome.” I caught myself thinking it, but didn't say it. Not just because he hadn't said "Thank you," but because it didn't quite feel like a pure "You're welcome" on...
THE ENTITLEMENT OF THE VICTIM IDENTITY
“You’re welcome.” I caught myself thinking it, but didn't say it. Not just because he hadn't said "Thank you," but because it didn't quite feel like a pure "You're welcome" on...
DEAR MAE: ON SEEKING APPROVAL
Recently, I received a letter from a reader: “Dear Mae, can I ask you a question? This is really embarrassing to admit as a mother and a wife but my...
DEAR MAE: ON SEEKING APPROVAL
Recently, I received a letter from a reader: “Dear Mae, can I ask you a question? This is really embarrassing to admit as a mother and a wife but my...
LET IT UNFOLD GRACEFULLY
Dear Ones, And, dear self— After years and months of toiling away, I am delighted to announce that I have arrived at last. Not because I’ve finally achieved the thing...
LET IT UNFOLD GRACEFULLY
Dear Ones, And, dear self— After years and months of toiling away, I am delighted to announce that I have arrived at last. Not because I’ve finally achieved the thing...
THE DREAM'S JUST DOING ITS JOB
You say you want to become a writer. Or a singer. Or to find love. Or start a business. You dream that once it happens, you’ll finally feel happy. Settled....
THE DREAM'S JUST DOING ITS JOB
You say you want to become a writer. Or a singer. Or to find love. Or start a business. You dream that once it happens, you’ll finally feel happy. Settled....