Personal Essays and True Stories

Yes, I'm A Performative Parent

I want everyone watching me to know I'm not a bad mom, and yes, they ARE watching me.

Mar 19 • Cartoons Hate Her

Is My Husband Crazier than I Am?

My husband and I both have OCD. He's convinced his OCD is "better" than mine. Our guest post for Valentine's Day

Feb 13 • Cartoons Hate Her and Mr. Cartoons Hate Her

When I Was 13, My Boyfriend Was Obsessed With My Mom

I got my first real boyfriend, but I noticed something was wrong--he was more interested in my mom.

Feb 10 • Cartoons Hate Her

I Was The Office Sub

I really put the "sub" in "subordinate." Turns out you can be too obedient in the workplace.

Jan 26 • Cartoons Hate Her

When I Went to a Bogus Conference to Look Important

My boss told me I needed to "seem" like a hard worker. So I signed up for a totally bullshit conference.

Jan 6 • Cartoons Hate Her

I Threw The Worst Networking Event of All Time

I'm bad at jobs, and bad at getting people to attend my parties--what could go wrong?

Dec 12, 2025 • Cartoons Hate Her

When I Worked in Big Tech and Everyone Fucking Hated Me

My wake up call to stop being such an unlikable person

Dec 10, 2025 • Cartoons Hate Her

Quitting My Job Turned Me Into a Girlboss

One year ago, I ended a 13-year career in tech to be a "slow life" SAHM and writer. I've since become a workaholic.

Oct 20, 2025 • Cartoons Hate Her

How I Kept a Job For 3 Years Without Working

I was hired into an obviously frivolous role for which I was underqualified. I had to get creative to survive.

Oct 6, 2025 • Cartoons Hate Her

My OCD Was In Recovery. Then ChatGPT Arrived.

Yes it's my fault, yes I'm an idiot, yes you should learn from my mistake.

Jul 9, 2025 • Cartoons Hate Her

I'm 35 And Haunted By A Prom Nightmare

Almost 20 years later, I can't shake a recurring nightmare about my prom.

Jun 2, 2025 • Cartoons Hate Her

My 20-Year Sexy Clothes Era

For almost twenty years, my aesthetic revolved around one goal: how much skin can I show?

May 23, 2025 • Cartoons Hate Her

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