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Sad Girl Dinner
Surviving (if that’s what you call it) another night without you.
Oct 29 • 
Kirsten O'Brien
A Nudge from the Universe
Or, the fortune cookie that made me quit my job.
Oct 27 • 
Kirsten O'Brien
We Aren’t Puzzles to Be Solved
A response to the Tylenol-autism misinformation wave.
Oct 11 • 
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Writer with a Lowercase W
An Invitation into My Mind
Sep 27 • 
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Audio Clip Intros
If it's your cup of boba tea...
Sep 27 • 
Kirsten O'Brien
1:34
Chernobyl: The Debt to Truth
“Every lie we tell incurs a debt to the truth, and sooner or later, that debt is paid.”
Sep 26 • 
Kirsten O'Brien
Metaphorically Bankrupt
What is "success" really worth if you're poor in experiences?
Sep 19 • 
Kirsten O'Brien
A ✨ Proper ✨ Welcome
Still figuring out buttons and settings, but didn't want you to miss the real hello.
Sep 17 • 
Kirsten O'Brien
North-ish
North-ish
Just a queer auDHDer writing through quirks, care, and lived experience; I'm terrible with directions but at least I'm entertaining. Headed North-ish?
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