The confessional, candid vibe to Moores writing has inspired an outpouring of reader responses.
It was scary to be like,what if Im the only person who feels like that?
Instead people who read the book are saying,I thoughtIwas the only person who felt like that.
Credit: Simon & Schuster
Ive been reexperiencing my own trauma 24/7 for the last two years, especially since the book came out.
At book readings, Moores improv background has proved a little less helpful than anticipated.
(See in particular the chapter titled: Happy Holidays to Everyone But You, You Lonely Weirdo.)
Amber Marlow
One of Moores most reliable coping mechanisms is to revisit her favorite TV shows.
Its theLeague of Our Ownthing: a group of diverse women with distinct personalities!
Im obsessed with Yolanda.
Not just because Yolanda is the gay one.
Shes a great dancer and so charismatic.
The OfficeI rewatch it over and over.
I like to focus on the Jim and Pam episodes.
I usually start on Diversity Training such an incredible episode.
Theres so much Jim and Pam goodness, and I like to watch their whole story.
I hit all the Jim and Pam beats.
Parks and RecreationI rewatch this a lot.
I like to focus on the Leslie and Ben parts.
This is a comedy where I feel like my heart can handle this during the holidays.
Every now and then Im like, I have to watch thatright now.
Sometimes Ill go all the way back to the beginning.
Jane the VirginThis is a heavy rewatch for me.
Its such a wonderful show especially for romantic writers.
Thats something i had to be personally mindful of.
Veronica MarsLogan Echolls wasnt an angel by any means.
So I get it.
But Im a total Marshmallow.
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitObviously.
Dirty JohnDirty Johnis a great cross section theres Connie Brittonandmurder.
But I love Connie Britton on this show.
I love the accent that she has its sweet and midwestern mom.
Shes talked about how she wanted to take this on because everyone judged this woman so hard.
You didnt make her some pathetic idiot.
You made her a woman who had been through some shit.
