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We have heard from so many people about how much this Personals essay from Dr. Chris Hartnick means to them. That it showed them a side of the medical world they don’t usually get to see, that it was beautifully written though heartbreaking, that the piece gave them hope. If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet and you actually prefer to listen to stories, this one’s for you. As we’ve done with…
We like to make a pretty big deal out of our memoir prizes and the winning essays, so you might have noticed that not only have we recently published the grand prize–winning essay of our 2025 Memoir Prize, “ My Absolutely Chaotic Adventures at Sea During the Summer of 1984 ,” by Andrew Printer, but we also hosted a party and live reading to celebrate this monumental win. ( Paying subscribers can…
If you’re here, we know that means you like a good story — but we also know that sometimes it can be hard to sit down and actually read one. Did you know we have audio versions of most of our written stories? So, next time you’re on a walk, washing the dishes, folding the laundry, unpacking your groceries (oof, could we go on…), might we suggest pairing that rather routine experience with a…
IVF has been in the zeitgeist for a while now. So many important stories have been told with candor about how real the struggle can be, the physical challenges, the emotional journeys people go on, usually ending in success. What we hear about less, though, is what it looks like when these journeys aren’t successful, the toll it takes monetarily and psychologically, the heartache that follows, but…
Today we have a first: a Personals essay written by our executive editor, Jesse Sposato, who usually oversees this very section, bringing in revealing and emotional essays from a wide array of writers around the world. This one — which is part of a bigger collection she’s working on about coming of age — is, well, very personal, and just in time for Valentine’s Day. Click play above to listen to…
Happy New Year, Narratively fam! If you loved reading Ivy Eisenberg’s recent story “ A Freak Accident Brought Me Closer to My Domineering Dad ” (or listening to the awesome podcast version ) we think you’ll also enjoy this hilarious Narratively Classic from Ivy. (For the record, we totally endorse quitting your job to reinvent yourself, but thought you’d enjoy this funny quitting-fail in this high…
I moved into a haunted building in a ritzy resort resort town and sank into a terrifying depression. I never dreamed the thing that saved me would be the woman who died in my apartment. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.narratively.com/subscribe
Over the summer, we launched The Personals , a new series of essays about smaller — but still largely impactful — moments. This latest one from writer and comedian Ivy Eisenberg is an absolute delight. We felt like we were right beside Ivy as she tried to dodge her father and vie for his approval all at once. Listen to Ivy read it aloud in her own voice here (and if you want to read the piece…
These suburban mothers are deadly serious about chasing ghosts. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.narratively.com/subscribe
It’s not hard to see why Laura Green-Russell’s story stood out as the grand prize winner in our first-ever Narratively Memoir Prize. This riveting read immediately captured our attention when Laura submitted it back in 2022. Laura recently joined Narratively Academy for a special live conversation on How 3 Writers Penned Narratively Memoir-Prize Winning Essays . If you’re thinking about submitting…
