What’s concerning to me is not that he liked some posts on Instagram, but that he made an agreement that it seems he never intended to keep.
Read moreAsk Erin: How Do I Stop Stalking My Partner On Social Media?
*Artwork: Tess Emily Rodriguez
Ask Erin: My Sister Is Depressed And I Don't Know How To Help Her
Artwork: Tess Emily Rodriguez
The first thing I want you to consider is that the way your sister lashes out at your mother is a typical symptom of depression in teenagers. Teens do not display depression in the same ways as adults do. Where depression in an adult may look like sadness, it often looks like anger and irritability in a teenager.
Read moreAsk Erin: My Ex Is In Early Sobriety; Should I Tell Him I’ll Wait?
Artwork: Tess Emily Rodriguez
Letting go is painful, but hanging on to what no longer exists is far more painful. You know that you can’t fix this for him. So give him the space for his recovery and make space for your own.
Eight days
The paperback edition of STRUNG OUT is almost here. It publishes on 8.31.21 which is in 8 days!
A photograph of myself is all I have to show for....
“I spent the summer wasting
The time was passed so easily
But if the summer's wasted
How come that I could feel so free?
I spent the summer wasting
The sky was blue beyond compare
A photograph of myself
Is all I have to show for-
Seven weeks of river walkways
Seven weeks of staying up all night”
— Belle and Sebastian
I spent the summer wasting
The time was passed so easily
But if the summer's wasted
How come that I could feel so free?
Ask Erin: I Got Chlamydia From My Partner; Should I Forgive Him?
Nine months ago, I found out my partner was cheating on me. I decided to forgive him and try to move on… Today I found out I have chlamydia.
Read moreAsk Erin: Can A Gay Man Have Feelings For A Woman?
I am an openly gay man. I came out gay a few years ago. Now I’m confused about my sexuality, as I am starting to develop feelings for my female friend.
Read moreAsk Erin: Am I In Love With My Best Friend?
He's the first one I want to talk to when anything happens to me and I enjoy everything we do together. I do love him sincerely. My question is: Do I love him as more than a friend?
Read moreAsk Erin: I'm Too Burned Out To Care About Other People; Is That Bad?
Artwork: Tess Emily Rodriguez
I'm so burned out I'd be scared if I could feel right now.
Read moreAsk Erin: My Friend Falsely Accused My Husband Of Sexual Assault
With my husband sitting right next to me, I got a hysterical call from Candy saying that my husband had just then deliberately walked in on her in the shower, took pictures of her with his phone, and that she was going to call the police and report him.
Read moreAsk Erin: I Think I Might Be A Rapist
Artwork: Tess Emily Rodriguez
I never intended to hurt her in any way. I truly loved her, always tried to protect her, and thought I was very careful. At the time, I truly believed that what I did would be okay with her.
Read moreAsk Erin: Is It Wrong To Want To Eat In A Restaurant On Valentine's Day?
My boyfriend and I have been together for two years. Actually, Valentine’s Day will be our two year anniversary. We talked about it, and he doesn’t want to go to a restaurant because of Covid.
Read moreAsk Erin: My Fiancé Says I'm The Problem; Is He Right?
Artwork: Tess Emily Rodriguez
My fiancé and I haven’t gotten along since about three months after we had our first baby together… I used to give and give and give, and now I have nothing but anger. We just can’t communicate.
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You have until February 11th to sign up in time to receive my letter. You can find more info HERE. I hope you do AND I hope you write back!
XOXO
P.S. You can order individual letters from past authors, too!!!!
Ask Erin: I Think There’s Something Inappropriate Between My Husband And My Stepdaughter
Artwork: Tess Emily Rodriguez
Three months ago, my husband met his adult daughter for the first time. Everything seemed normal until they met in person. Now, they act as though they are a couple.
Read moreAsk Erin: I Don't Know How To Help My Friend Who Is Struggling With Addiction
*Artwork: Tess Emily Rodriguez
Addiction has a hold over them, and it's breaking my heart. I know that they aren’t going to seek help until they want it for themself, but I miss my friend, and I'm concerned about their life. What can I do?
Read moreAsk Erin: Will I Ever Be Truly Free From Guilt?
I’ve been free of opiates for 12 years now. I have come a long way. Much of it I have put behind me, so my question for you is: How do I deal with the long term guilt I am always carrying on my back?
Read moreAsk Erin: Do You Think I Can Salvage A Sexual Relationship With Him?
*Artwork: Tess Emily Rodriguez
I couldn't go through with it since he has a wife. I told him that if we had sex, I'd get attached, making him end it. Do you think he may still want sex with me in the future?
Read moreAsk Erin: Is It Possible To Love Two People At The Same Time?
Artwork: Tess Emily Rodriguez
Is there a way to be in more than one relationship at a time and keep everyone happy and comfortable? Is there a name for what I'm going through?
Read moreAsk Erin: Should I Trust That My Abusive Boyfriend Has Changed?
Artwork: Tess Emily Rodriguez (http://tessemilyart.weebly.com)