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A ridiculous number of us could name a friend (or ourselves, for that matter) whose parents left them on their own as high schoolers. Did they think that teens could just take care of themselves? Read how Michelle Fitzgerald's experience in this situation shaped who she is today at the link in bio. Rachel Kramer Bussel found herself faced with an existential question in her closet: "which version of myself is the “real” me—the mom at Montessori class in a t-shirt with a funny saying on it, or the woman in a low-cut dress, fishnets, and heels, ready for adventure?" Read her story at the link in bio. Happy Friday, Jennys!! The shoes of our youth are making a hardcore push for summer—along with everything '90s. Some of us have some *strong* feelings (memories? nightmares?) about some of them. So we figured we'd ask you: if you had to kick one of these styles to the curb permanently, which one is going? Let us know in the comments, then clock out for the rest of the day. We'll write you a note. 📝 A couple of weeks ago we caused a stir with a stock photo we chose to promote Shani Silver's story about being single. Several people in the comments thought there was no way the woman pictured could be in her 40s. (Scroll down a few posts for context, "All the Cool Girls Are Single In Their 40s.") It wasn't what the story was about but it raised a good question Shani wanted to respond to: Why are we so scared to look older? Read her thoughts at the link in bio. In the past couple of years, writer Michele Weldon has had so many of her friends and loved ones diagnosed with cancer (including herself) that it began to feel like the Grim Reaper was constantly lying in wait. How do you carry on with life when it sometimes feels so heavy? See what she's starting with at the link in bio. The empty-nest reality is setting in for parents of high school seniors right about now. As acceptance letters roll in, the tears are likely rolling out. It's totally understandable! But if you're in this position and want to quell the impending loneliness of your nest, try what Laura House did: finally get the damn dog. Read her story at the link in bio.