by Elizabeth Laura Nelson
Latest posts
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My 30-Year-Old Belly Button Piercing Tried to Kill Me
Some mistakes take their sweet time coming around to bite you in the ass. Read more
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The New Yorker: My Father, the City, and Our Dreams
Years after his passing, our writer realizes she is living out her father’s dreams. Read more
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First Day of My Life: How a Bright Eyes Song Made Me Decide to Get Divorced
Our writer looks back over the arc of a decade-long marriage. Read more
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The Cut Thinks 40-Year-Old Single Moms Can’t Be Hot—We Beg to Differ
Our resident “neglected matron convinced she’s not worthy of love” has feelings about a recent review of Anne Hathaway’s new movie, The Idea of You. Read more
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Why I’m Growing Out My Armpit Hair for Sundress Season
Our writer used to think unshaved armpits were gross. What changed? Read more
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Pushing 50 and Still Fucking Up: Why Do I Do Things That Make Me Feel Terrible?
Our writer turns to a neuropsychologist to figure out why she continues to make bad choices. Read more
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My Ink Era: How I Ended Up with 10 Tattoos the Year I Turned 46
After surviving the pandemic and a breakup, she was different—and she wanted it to show. Read more
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I’m at the Point in Middle Age When You Stop Eating Gluten and Start Eating Pussy
Sometimes our tastes change as we get older. Read more
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The Children’s Hour: What Dating Guys in Their 20s Taught Me About Myself
From lip tattoos to roommates in the bathroom at 3 a.m., can a 40-something survive her attempt at a little fun? Read more
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I Think We’re Alone Now: Navigating the Emptiness of an Empty Nest
After 21 years of putting her family first, a mom heads into uncharted waters. Read more