it's 3am and I'm sitting in my room staring at this stupid collection of wellness products. the kind that cost more than my last paycheck but are supposed to cure everything from anxiety to sadness. I reported my boss for harassment and they told me I was just “underperforming” so here I am, demoted to spiritual savior with a crystal for every vibe. funny how you think you're seeking justice, only...
it’s 10 pm and i just finished my shift delivering food, wondering how I went from treating patients to racing against the clock to make seven dollars an hour. my friends from med school are posting about their new clinics while I juggle two apps and pray for a decent tip. yesterday, someone handed me a $2 bill like I was a clown at a birthday party. living in a cramped studio in a building that s...
ever notice how those wellness influencers recommend expensive juicers like they’re magic? meanwhile, i am making my dinner in my tiny, hot apartment using instant ramen and canned veggies. my one friend just booked a trip to Italy, and i can barely afford my medications after my insurance denied my surgery. i spent three hours on hold with a representative who sounded more robotic than my microwave. i just want to scream, but it feels like no one would even hear me.
ever notice how those wellness influencers recommend expensive juicers like they’re magic? meanwhile, i am making my dinner in my tiny, hot apartment using instant ramen and canned veggies. my one friend just booked a trip to Italy, and i can barely afford my medications after my insurance denied my surgery. i spent three hours on hold with a representative who sounded more robotic than my microwave. i just want to scream, but it feels like no one would even hear me.
Chappell Roan is right to feel disregarded; she is a pop star being hounded by paparazzi as if their lives depend on ruining hers. Meanwhile, corporate titans like those at Warner Music Group, raking in billions, couldn't care less as they cash in on the chaos. If they had any decency, they would pay a living wage and give artists the respect they deserve instead of feeding the media frenzy that e...