Expressing belief that "next semester will be better" is also common in this season. Note: next semester never is better.

But I thought it was all about the food anyway?

Ah. Well, I blocked them because...not on my page, thanks.

I have no idea who that is. And their comment makes no sense. *shrug*

Haven't tried, honestly.

What would happen if you were weird by putting milk in the fridge?
Her: Oh! Wow. Good point. Look at you being all counselor and stuff.
Me, internally: Nah. I'm just being a 45 year old woman who is over people's opinions.

Public scholarship is SO important to me, and I am committed to research participants being able to access the research that results. Thanks to all who generously shared their story. May you find yourself in my writing, and may it bring hope and healing.

This paper was 5 years in the works, been re-written more times than I would like to remember, and it took us three tries to find the perfect home for it, but here it finally is!
The published version is behind a paywall, but I am allowed to share the accepted, which is available on my website.