Since appearing on the Modern Love podcast, I’ve heard from so many people sharing their own stories of depression, loving someone who struggles with mental health challenges, and the role luck and timing plays in love. With permission, I’m sharing a recent question from a reader, along with my answer. Hi Stefanie. My name is Libby (as you can tell by the form, but I think it’s … Continue reading And There I Was
I received this letter from a young woman who’s at the beginning of what I’m certain will be a big life in advertising. With her permission, I’m replying here. Dear Stefanie, What does a female need to do to have her name remembered in this business by the males she works with every day? I thought it was something like “work really really hard,” “do really really … Continue reading How do you do what you do, every day?
About a week ago, I received a tweet from a reader named Thomas, which read: I started a novel and got 3/4 the way written then lost inspiration. Anything I can do to rekindle the desire to finish my book? With permission, I’m replying here. Dear Thomas, Let’s begin with a confession: I haven’t finished my debut novel yet either. I’m working on it, with … Continue reading Just You And The Words And The Dark Sky You Shout To
I received the below email from a reader on New Year’s Eve. With her permission, I’m replying here. Dear Stefanie, I’m 37 and single and not a mother. I was engaged for a while and have been in a series of relationships for the last 12 or so years. I recently realized I want to have a family, but I’m mystified as to how I … Continue reading The Life That Will Be Your Life Forever
Working Without a Net 