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the first of several linked essays

Mar 21

dispatches from Stepford, Vermont

Feb 25

This piece was written in 2020 when I was still employed by Funeral Consumers Alliance. This is its first publication. -JS It’s a toss-up how I’ll…

Jan 20

These are habits I would cultivate if you're willing to try. I wish I had in youth. Perhaps most of you already know these; maybe most people do and I’m…

Oct 11, 2022

but won't say unless you prod them

Mar 7

Part 3 of three related essays on escaping domestic abuse

Mar 29

In 2016, I was holding a spoon over my coffee at 8 pm in my mother’s kitchen. It was a survivor from childhood, one of the original set we had with a…

May 29, 2022

Feb 16

Watch party for members 3/19/23

Mar 17

That’s what modern hysterics are really saying. Be terrified along with me right now at my exact emotional pitch or I’m going to scream and point at you…

Jan 12

and everyone knows it.

Mar 8

I refute you thus. Disaffected Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid…

Feb 22

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