When Essays Attack

Today in hell, the girls/women find themselves divided by a much-discussed personal essay in The Cut about divorce or near-divorce (or the dream of divorce?) Meghan stands up for creative license (even when suspended), while Sarah sips on some haterade. In moments, the girlxs’ differencex seem irreconcialable, but they eventually decide to stay together for the sake of the kids (aka paying subscribers). Plus: Meghan attends the premiere of film version The Coddling of The American Mind in a packed and anti-fragile theater in Beverly Hills. RELEVANT LINKS “The Lure of Divorce” by Emily Gould from The Cut. The Coddling of The American Mind Movie. Get early access and bonus episodes? Upgrade your subscription. HOUSEKEEPING 💭 Follow Sarah’s Substack, “Hold That Thought.” ☕Follow Meghan’s other podcast, “The Unspeakable” 🥂 Join The Unspeakeasy, Meghan’s community for freethinking women. 🎥 Follow us on YouTube! ❌ And on the platform formerly known as Twitter. 📸 And Instagram. 🎵 And TikTok. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aspecialplace.substack.com