Personal Essays and True Stories

I Feel Weird About Push-Up Bras

I never thought I could falsely advertise to myself, but apparently I can.

Jul 13 • Cartoons Hate Her

Living Your Truth As An Uptight Prig

What Mark from Peep Show taught me about authenticity

Jul 7 • Cartoons Hate Her

I Went On a Podcast to Find Out Why People Don't Like Me--and People Had Questions

It's a weird experience to have your favorite podcast interview you. It's even weirder when the topic is "what's wrong with me." A free article on my 47…

Jun 17 • Cartoons Hate Her

I Dress For My Personality, And My Personality Is Annoying

I'm realizing the way I dress has been just as socially detrimental as my lack of social cues--perhaps they're the same thing. But how much do I really…

Jun 16 • Cartoons Hate Her

The Just-Enough Woman

No matter how much of a girly-girl I am, I will never feel feminine enough.

Jun 9 • Cartoons Hate Her

My Brother Wrote a Short Story About Me

Is this a short story or a long-form roast? We shall see. Presenting: Mommyland

Jun 4 • Cartoons Hate Her

The Story of 7-Year-Old Me, My Nemesis, and a Very Bad Teacher

My latest true story about discovering the worst parts of myself.

Jun 2 • Cartoons Hate Her

I Thought I Wanted a Work Wife, Until I Got One

I thought I wanted a best friend at work. And then I met Rhonda.

May 27 • Cartoons Hate Her

My Husband's Master List of Paris Restaurants

A guest post from my husband

May 21 • Cartoons Hate Her and Mr. Cartoons Hate Her

This OCD Relapse Brought to You by Hantavirus

Not me falling face first into another OCD rabbit hole--I mean, rat hole

May 18 • Cartoons Hate Her

He Was The Perfect Boyfriend (But Wouldn't Touch Me)

At fifteen, I thought I had met my dream man. Just one minor hiccup.

May 8 • Cartoons Hate Her

How My Parents Helped Me When I Was Being Bullied

There are things parents can do to help their children who are being bullied—even if they feel powerless.

Apr 28 • Cartoons Hate Her

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