How to Cope with Anything

Real letters, real advice. Send me your stressful situation, however sticky, and I'll help you see it from a new, fresh perspective. Let's all support and learn from each other. Submissions are open and always anonymous.

Ever since I shared my middle school diary as THE UNSLUT PROJECT nearly 10 years ago, Wattpad readers have been asking for my advice about bullying, self-harm, sexual harassment, dating, and whatever else they're struggling with. Now, I've decided it's time to begin sharing my responses in this weekly column.

Each week, I'll choose a letter (submissions are open in my DMs) and post my response. It's the perspective of a millennial writer with an English degree from Harvard and a Music History Ph.D. who just published my debut novel with W by Wattpad Books 🎉 I'm also a happily married mom of two sweet little rascals, with plenty of experience navigating (and floundering in) the dating world.

Read along, comment if you agree or if-even better-you can offer a different opinion. Let's all support, respect, and learn from each other.

Disclaimer: This advice column is for informational and entertainment purposes only. I'm not a licensed mental health professional and the advice provided is not intended to replace professional advice. Neither I nor Wattpad bears responsibility for any outcomes resulting from the advice given.