Why do people assume your childhood was OK?
Constant reminders that it was traumatic are gutting
I Probably Shouldn't Say This: Confessions of an Oversharer
'TMI, Ariane!', people occasionally complain. Well, it turns out Substack readers actually *like* TMI, so here is too much information on my very entertaining and funny life.
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The heartbreaking story of Jason Arday
Is lying really worse than being a terrible person?
What it's like viewing a total solar eclipse
Breathtaking, spectacular, magical - these adjectives don't do it justice
Our honeymoon in Palma de Mallorca
Romantic evenings, the amazing eclipse and a bit of bickering
Words of wisdom from a woman in love
I'm off on honeymoon and am pausing this blog. So, just in case I die on the plane...
I'll be on my period on honeymoon
Sun, sea, sex, and… spoiled sheets?
It is my duty to spam you
Apparently people don't take notice of your stuff if you're not persistent
We almost got scammed by our 'hotel'
Oof! That would not have made for a great honeymoon
I've had a headache for three days
When do I go to the doctor and ask if it's a sign of something worse?
It's nice living a peaceful life
There's a certain liberation to no one caring much about your creative work
Why it's best to let it all out
Expressing your emotions fully is healthy
My head is an anxious place
It probably helps me write fiction, but it's no way to live
If they wanted to, they would
Don't make excuses for partners who aren't into you
What it's like going to a celebrity party
Celebrities are just like you and me, except more boring
I keep getting scam emails about my art
And the sad thing is, they give writers and musicians hope and deprive us of money
I am such a pro at being ghosted
Whoooooo-whoooooo! People can't get enough of going AWOL on me
Do the thing, people
Make the most of your life. We don't know how long we've got left
I meant to tell the truth in travel articles, but...
I'm going on honeymoon and I'm still scared of flying
Why I let Grandad see my Fanny
I brought an old man a lot of joy
My husband waxed my bum
I don't mean to make him the butt of my cracks, but we're almost on honey moon
I've been through some terrible things
A few of which actually happened
I don't think I have what it takes to be famous
I'm not talking about talent or determination, but sheer courage
My husband is perfect, except for one tiny flaw
He's gorgeous, funny, smart and kind - there's only one small catch