This piece was written by one of our dear readers—a woman with something real to say. Each month, we handpick the best submissions for Dear Reader because we’re after that PROVOKED bite: truth, intelligence, and heart. These stories come from women our age—women...
Estelle Erasmus
Estelle is a 2025 TEDx Speaker, adjunct writing professor at New York University's School of Professional Studies, former magazine editor-in-chief, and the host of the podcast Freelance Writing Direct. She can be found at estelleserasmus.com.