I had a friend who liked to call it “Forced Exchange of Personal Resources Day”!

That porridge looks delicious!

Mine’s the smallest! But also I didn’t have to decorate it and my cats won’t knock it over!

Woohoo!! I gave my two-week notice of resignation from my super high-stress, burnout job yesterday and it feels great.

I’d say it still counts!

Safety isn’t a privilege (or shouldn’t be, anyway). You’re talking about serious stuff here. Shootings, murders, burglaries, and whatever else are definitely a big deal even if your parents disagree. I’d say get out if you can.

My pup makes me pretty happy. I looked over just now and realized that she’s brought me all the toys - literally all of them. She believes that bringing me her toys is a Good Thing and is quite pleased with herself. Mind you, I can’t actually have the toys. She just brings them.

I hear you. I was so stinkin’ good at school, and it didn’t initially translate into being good at life after school. At times I frankly find myself wishing I could go back to school - although, given the option, I really wouldn’t. You’re gonna be okay. I know this because you are good at school, and people who are…

Nightly moisturizer and daily SPF are my essential recommendations for low-maintenance skincare. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy or expensive; whatever you find at your local drugstore is just fine. Honestly, you don’t need more than that, despite what the advertisements would have us believe!

I know I’m being Captain Obvious here, but you need to sleep. Give yourself permission to stop worrying just for right now and get some rest. I promise all your problems will still be there when you wake up (sorry), so it’s okay to let go of them for a few hours.

That’s a good system! I think it’s normal (and perhaps even healthy) to feel sorry for yourself once in a while.

I ate a clove of garlic today. It was really gross but I heard it helps keep you from getting sick and half the people where I work have turned into plague-bearers this week.

I’m so proud of you! I know I am just an internet stranger but I am seriously so happy to hear this. I struggled with agoraphobia at one point in my life (thankfully it was only temporary although I’ve struggled all my life with anxiety) so I really feel you. I recently started some anti-anxiety meds and it has been…

Nothing is wrong with you or your brainbox! I’m sure you must have a lot of memories tied up in that old bed. It’s been a constant in your life for some years now. I might be more concerned if you said you weren’t going to miss it even the tiniest bit. But just know that whatever your old bed symbolizes for you, you…

If you don’t want to break up, then my advice is don’t. May is a long time from now and a lot could change by then, especially since it doesn’t sound like either of your situations are set in stone at the moment.

Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner is the only thing that I’ve ever gotten to stay put along the waterline. And it comes in like a bajillion different colors too!

I have no advice, just offering my solidarity as someone who is six figures in the hole from getting a law degree (and never found paid legal work). Honestly, up and moving to Australia sounds like a great idea to me right about now!

I don’t know if you ever watch John Oliver, but he’s got this button he likes to hit anytime 45 does something self-incriminating and yell, “We Got Him!” It’s funny but also sad because it always turns out to be a false alarm. Still, I’m holding out hope that this will be the for-real “We Got Him.”

“(that also might be the most millennial thing I have ever written)”

“I am feeling sad and guilty because my closest friend and housemate came running when I slipped on the stairs and screeched. When I am hurt, I get like a badger in a trap and am defensive and mean”