Cheryl Strayed @CherylStrayed Twitter profile

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Cheryl Strayed

@CherylStrayed

4 years

Dear 17-year-olds who live in Georgia: if you'll turn 18 by January 5, 2021, you're eligible to vote in the run-off election that will be held on that date. You have until December 7 to register to vote. #FlipTheSenate

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7 years

It took me ten years to tell anyone I'd been sexually abused because a part of me didn't even believe it myself, though I knew it was true. I now know that long silence isn't unusual. It's not proof I was lying. It's proof that we live in a culture that protects male predators.

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4 years

True leadership. "Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle cuts own salary to $10K, retail employees receive regular pay"

Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle cuts own salary to $10K, retail employees receive regular pay

After shuttering its stores, the company's roughly 3,500 retail employees are receiving their regular paychecks under a “catastrophic pay” program.

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5 years

Fuck likeable.

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5 years

Also, I’m sorry, but I have no fucking idea where to put commas anymore.

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3 years

Writers who published books in 2020 who are feeling scorched about having been excluded from the @nytimesbooks "100 Notable Books" list, I send you my love. Gillian Flynn & I were left off the list in 2012--for Wild and Gone Girl. It's only a list. Your book will outlast that.

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4 years

My political to do list: 1. Rage/mourn the fact that the great @ewarren didn't receive more votes. 2. Support @BernieSanders in his progressive campaign--which aligns closely with EW's. 3. Fight like a hell cat for the candidate who becomes the nominee . #Forward #VoteBlue

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7 years

Republicans delay vote to take healthcare from millions because one of them is having surgery funded by taxpayers.

McCain’s Surgery Will Delay Senate Votes on Health Care Bill (Published 2017)

With John McCain’s absence, Republicans would have only 49 votes to move ahead with the legislation; all Democrats and the two independent senators oppose it.

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6 years

Just when my spring vagina was totally crushing it.

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6 years

How to Get Your Best Summer Vagina Ever

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4 years

I'm quite proud of having lowered it. #ducttapeshoes

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@VogueRunway

4 years

Kendall Jenner raises the bar on hiking attire.

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4 years

Twenty-five years ago on this day I arrived at the Bridge of the Gods and finished my 1100+ hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. The thing I thought then is the thing I still think almost every day: how grateful I am for every single mile. The hard ones, the…

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1 year

@chelseabwrites I'm sorry that happened to you, Chelsea. I know how awful it feels, as it has happened to me too. Almost every author I know has had this experience at some point in their career. It isn't a reflection of you or your work!

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4 years

9/24/95: I was broke so I sold my things at a friend's yard sale. A handsome man rode up on a bicycle and bought a pencil sharpener in the shape of an airplane from me. We flirted. He invited me to join him and his friend for dinner that night. I did. His friend is my husband.

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4 years

I may have asked this before but how did you meet your partner? I love hearing the stories.

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4 years

You know who I love? Women.

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6 years

The pilot of my @AlaskaAir flight tonight said “be kind to one another” in the course of his “welcome to Portland” commentary after we landed and I could feel the whole plane full of people lighten with the idea of that. It’s the little things that matter. They do.

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5 years

Twenty-four years ago on this day I finished my hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. Gratitude was the emotion I felt most, then and now. #staywild

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4 years

Except for the few dozen times I’ve been told I should’ve been raped and left for dead on the PCT because I had the audacity to write about hiking on it. And that’s just me. So many women writers have similar stories.

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4 years

We don't threaten writers with violence. Not in America.

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5 years

My highest literary achievement is that I have comforted others in their bewilderment and sorrow.

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4 years

To be honest? Hard day.

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4 years

I'm too sad to eloquently express all the ways my heart is broken that @ewarren won't be our next president, or even the Democratic nominee, so I'll just say: #ThankYouElizabeth . You lit the way for the next progressive woman who will make a run at this and I'll be with her.

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3 years

Nine years ago today, my second book, Wild, was published and my life changed. I’m forever grateful to those of you who took this book into your hearts! #ThankYou #HappyWildDay

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6 years

I wasn’t in debt because I didn’t work. I was in debt because I never had anyone behind me with a credit card or a check or a week to watch my kids. I paid for every damn thing. I told the truth about my debt by way of saying to those of you in it: you are okay. You’re not alone.

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6 years

Dear leaders who do nothing to end gun violence in America (and the people who vote for them): Save your empty prayers for the dead and injured and forever suffering. Without action, your prayers are meaningless. Any God worthy of your faith would tell you to go fuck yourself.

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4 years

No matter how long I live, no matter how hard I try, I will never, ever, ever remember the difference between lay and lie.

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5 years

Me (out loud) to my kids: "Hey sweeties, we're going to review the chores I expect you both to start doing more consistently around the house." Me (silently) to myself: "Listen up, you lazy-ass motherfuckers."

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3 years

Watching "Allen v. Farrow" and feeling furious and heartsick. It's so powerful. If you ever bought into the "woman scorned" narrative, I do hope you'll watch it.

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5 years

I have written and talked so much about how the death of my mother so truly wounded me that I sometimes fear that you don’t know that it also taught me about the way our deepest losses can become our most profound gifts.

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4 years

Warren’s my top pick, but I’m listening to @amyklobuchar and rooting for her too. Astonishing to note that not only have we never had a female president, we’ve never had a female VP either. Only twice in our nation’s history has a women even been VP candidate for a major party.

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3 years

When Trump won the election four years ago my brother and sister & I talked about how very much he reminded us of our father (an abusive narcissist). Nothing Trump has done today or over these past 4 (and 74) years surprises me. The only way to destroy him is to walk away.

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4 years

I can't stop looking at this.

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3 years

Ever since I was a child I've wanted to learn how to speak French, but never had the opportunity. Finally, at 52, I'm trying (so far by using two apps--Babble and Duolingo), but it's slow going. Advice from those who've learned languages in adulthood is most welcome!

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3 years

I will never, ever, in all of my life, get over how much beauty is revealed when we share our deepest suffering.

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4 years

Every time I think of how proud @KamalaHarris 's mother would be, I cry. I don't believe in angels but I do believe in the legacy of love. The people who loved and believed in us, who knew we could and would, they are with us always. Shyamala Gopalan Harris is present tonight.

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3 years

Dear Donald, Sometimes you’ll hold on really hard and realize there is no choice but to let go. Acceptance is a small, quiet room. Yours, Sugar

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3 years

How does one write a book?

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8 years

With gratitude and respect for all the courageous people who fought for and still fight for women's rights around the world. #IWD2016

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6 years

On this day in 1995, I finished my 1100-mike hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. It was a glorious day. This picture was taken a couple months before I reached the Bridge of the Gods, before I lost the beloved Bob Marley t-shirt I’m wearing. #staywild #keep …

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1 year

@JDaviesPhD I went for a very long walk in the wilderness.

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4 years

My family & I saw @LittleWomen on Christmas day and loved it. I wept at the end, thinking about Alcott and the many women writers who, like her, had to endure so much resistance to write & publish their work. Thank you, Greta Gerwig. Thank you, women writers who came before me.

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3 years

@MonicaLewinsky @MollyJongFast Molly's right that you're owed an apology, Monica. But I hope you know that even way back then, in your loneliest days, legions of us knew you'd been wronged. We were rooting for you with tears in our eyes. We were holding you in our hearts. It's been glorious to see you rise.

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@CherylStrayed

4 years

Knock, knock, New Zealand: Will you please let me in?

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@CherylStrayed

4 years

Will you please come to my house and whisper this to me every five minutes, @Amy_Siskind ?

Amy Siskind 🏳️‍🌈

@Amy_Siskind

4 years

There is basically no path for Trump. Everyone just be patient.

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@CherylStrayed

4 years

This is French for go fuck yourself, Donald.

Emmanuel Macron

@EmmanuelMacron

4 years

I spoke to @JoeBiden to congratulate him on his election. We’ll have a lot to do together to promote shared priorities - climate, global health, international security - and effective multilateral action.

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5 years

Very often I decide: you know what, jack ass? I’m going to be nice to you even though you aren’t being nice to me. It’s usually a good call.

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4 years

This is called setting boundaries. This is called considering others while also--and foremost--honoring your right to determine the path of your own life. Well done, Harry and Meghan!

Victoria Murphy

@byQueenVic

4 years

Big announcement from Harry and Meghan this evening

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@CherylStrayed

5 years

Yep. Like me. Two abortions. Two children. Not sorry.

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1 year

Check out this article from @nytimes . Because I'm a subscriber, you can read it through this gift link without a subscription.

A Botched Cancer Test, a National Scandal, and an Irish Hero (Gift Article)

Ireland is mourning Vicky Phelan, who died this week. She became an advocate for women after a Pap smear that had been deemed negative turned out to be positive.

www.nytimes.com

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4 years

Writing is hard. Dammit.

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4 years

Having said that, I'm heartbroken about the level of support we've seen for Warren in the states that have had primaries and caucuses so far. For once can Twitter not say anything shitty to me about that?

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4 years

She’s going to be our president someday. #KamalaHarris

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3 years

And on the 26th anniversary of the end of her PCT hike, she…bought a Peloton. 😊

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6 years

Yep! My rent check bounced the month I went to meet Oprah. I had nothing to wear and no money even though my book was a NYT bestseller (and my credit cards were maxed out). So I went to Goodwill and bought a shirt for $5. It’s a good shirt. I wear it still!

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@CherylStrayed I remember when you were on @Oprah the first time. You had a very pretty blouse on. I don't remember all the conversation but loved when Oprah complimented you. You explained that you'd only paid a few dollars for it. I knew right there, I could relate to you. Loved that moment

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5 years

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver dies at 83

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3 years

It took me a beat, but you were all right about Ted Lasso.

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3 years

One theme in my life: many things that fill me with dread are the best things I’ve ever done.

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4 years

I just watched the @SchittsCreek finale & post-finale show & I'm crying with gratitude for @danjlevy @Realeugenelevy @sarahlevy_ @annefrances & all the cast & crew who made this beautiful series. It shines with truth, empathy, humor & fabulous clothes. Thank you. I'll miss you.

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5 years

Nature never disappoints.

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7 years

Dear world: this president does not speak for me. I'm with you and so are millions of Americans. We will continue the fight. #ResistTrump

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@CherylStrayed

7 years

Gobsmacked & honored by the Wild homage in @gilmoregirls Year in the Life. I watched it ye…

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@CherylStrayed

5 years

Here I am nearly 28 years ago in the driveway of the house where I grew up in Beaver Township, Minnesota. My mom had died a couple of months before—on this very day 28 years ago. In this photo, I’m wearing her dress. I’m wearing her earrings. I’m wearing…

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5 years

No, Kim, I don't have my hands in the air like that. I have them in the air like: How grateful I am for the power that's mine when I choose kindness & vulnerability over hatred & fear, for the love I have to give through my words & deeds; for enduring with humor the likes of you.

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@CaitlinPacific @CherylStrayed @GillieandMarc She has her hands up in the air like "What can you do?" Probably hopes a male will sort it out.

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6 years

If we start talking about money—whether you have it or not—we will all be better for it. No one is self made. Ever. But some are more self made than others. There’s no shame in either case. There is only truth. The story of you, in all your complicated beauty. All of it.

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@CherylStrayed

4 years

“When people show you who they are, believe them.” Maya Angelou.

House Judiciary GOP

@JudiciaryGOP

4 years

Amy Coney Barrett, confirmed. Happy Birthday, @HillaryClinton !

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4 years

Best line from my son's school principal, who sent an email yesterday about how the first day of school via Zoom went, "It is important for you to get out of bed when joining classes. It will help you focus and retain information and is, in general, just good manners :)" 😂

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3 years

The “for you” feature on my phone tells me this photo was taken on this day in 1995. It was the only self portrait I took on my PCT hike, back before the word “selfie” existed. I’d found a trailside boulder and I propped my camera on it and set the timer…

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@CherylStrayed

5 years

Everything about this jackass makes my head hurt.

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

5 years

In the beautiful Midwest, windchill temperatures are reaching minus 60 degrees, the coldest ever recorded. In coming days, expected to get even colder. People can’t last outside even for minutes. What the hell is going on with Global Waming? Please come back fast, we need you!

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4 years

So here's a bit of news: Dear Sugar is back! I'm going to do it as a monthly Dear Sugar Letter. You can subscribe and read more about it here. Also, send me your letters!

Dear Sugar is back!

(also: you can subscribe to Cheryl's free, Extremely Intermittent Newsletter here)

cherylstrayed.substack.com

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5 years

A person who walks while reading a book? My kind of person.

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3 years

I came to understand that the burden of my student loan debt was nothing more than my punishment for having grown up in poverty. In a just society education would be free to all who seek it. Student loan forgiveness is the first step of many towards that. 3/3

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6 years

When your son texts you from his school field trip. #heartclench

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6 years

On this day 27 years ago, this beautiful woman died. My mom. She was 45. I miss her bone deep every single day.

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4 years

@MonicaLewinsky You are so good.

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4 years

I’m so sad and so scared. It’ll be the height of hypocrisy if the Senate votes on a Trump nominee, but I’m sure they’ll do it. They’ve shown us over and over what heartless cowards they are.

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3 years

Just had the quintessential Vermont moment: sitting outside having a drink in Burlington and @BernieSanders walks by.

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3 years

All I want to hear about today is that Trump is being removed from office. The 25th Amendment must be invoked.

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2 years

What's the best book you've read in the past few years? Or, if one is too hard, your top three or four.

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4 years

So do the people who got good (enough) love from both parents and who also had the luck to have those parents live to a reasonable (enough) age, do they not feel desperate for love and affirmation most of the time, or is it just all of us, no matter what?

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I’ve watched Russian Doll twice (& I never do that). I can’t get over that scene where she wrenches the jagged hunk of glass from her mouth. How many times I’ve done that. You have too, I know. And here we are together. In beauty. Thank you, @nlyonne & everyone else who made it.

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6 years

I married this beautiful man 19 years ago today. I still love him like mad.

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3 years

Furious at myself for watching Mare of Easttown before all the episodes have been released. I’d forgotten the particular torment of waiting for each episode week by week.

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3 years

It’s been a hard-ass year in my life but a bright spot has been the really good TV shows my sweetie and I have watched, many of them recommended by those of you out there in the Twitterverse. We just finished (and needed!) “All Creatures Great and Small.” What next?

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4 years

Best headline ever. "Nearly Half of Men Say They Do Most of the Home Schooling. 3 Percent of Women Agree."

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4 years

I'm so damn HAPPY!

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5 years

My husband & I were both buried in student loan debt well into our 40s (we both grew up poor/working class with families who couldn’t/didn’t contribute any $ to our college educations). This is an illuminating piece about the ever-growing problem & why it should matter to us all.

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7 years

I can't believe we're allowing a mad man to be our nation's leader. This isn't about right v. left. It's about common decency & character.

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3 years

Say fucker like a motherfucker.

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4 years

I'm in the "go fuck yourself" stage of the presidential primaries.

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4 years

You can do it. (From someone who often thinks she can't and yet always fucking DOES.)

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4 years

This is what I’m texting to so many friends.

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That there are still so many millions of people in the United States willing to vote for this heinous, lying, orange piece of grifter shit is just beyond my comprehension. It is devastating.

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The server at the airport restaurant where my daughter Bobbi and I just ate (in San Jose, CA) asked Bobbi (who played the “child” me in the movie): Has anyone ever told you that you look like @RWitherspoon ? 🤣

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29 years ago on this day my mother died. What sorrow it has been, to grieve her all these years. What beauty.

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3 years

Actual happiness.

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4 years

Two abortions. No regrets.

Center for Reproductive Rights

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“95% of women who have had an abortion do not regret their decision. I am part of that majority.” - Holly Alvarado Holly says that this is about being empowered to make the best decision for yourself, whatever thay decision may be. #ActForWomen

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3 years

Liars and cowards.

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4 years

You get to speak truth to power even if you won a big award in Hollywood. The idea that fame erases your right to express your opinion about things that matter is pure right-wing tosh. My gratitude to all of those who stood for justice, accountability, and kindness last night.

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Amid the outrage, my main feeling is gratitude for those of you in the fight with me. #resist #persist #vote #keeploving

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@bessbell 2/2...Meanwhile, I was the ONE resident who worked like an absolute motherfucker and finished my book, while many of my fellow artists in residence partied, got smashed every night, had torrid affairs with each other, etc. I'm still mad at myself for not telling them off.

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Cheryl Strayed

@CherylStrayed

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Dear @JoeBiden : thank you. Thank you for your decency, compassion, heart, and decades of service to our country. Thank you for believing in science and equality and us. Also, thank you for running to the podium like the silver stone fox you indisputably are.

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Cheryl Strayed

@CherylStrayed

6 years

What is Wild? This made my day too, @RWitherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

@ReeseW

6 years

You gotta be quicker than that, Daniel! 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣 Way to go, Emily! 🙋🏻 @Jeopardy this made my day!

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Cheryl Strayed

@CherylStrayed

4 years

As for platform, I have no idea on this earth what that is. I get oodles of emails from people asking me how to “build a platform.” I do not know. There is no platform. There is only the gloriously dirty basement of your own wretched soul. Howl to us like a mad dog from there.

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