October 1, 2026 · 5 min

I cannot sleep.

My head is full, or my phone is.

Free

Plain Talk

A free letter every Thursday: one thing a teenager said this week, what it meant and what I would try.

Plain Talk, every Thursday

Chapter 1 · 7:30 am

Five more minutes.

I am worn out, and the day has started badly.

Try I will wake you again at 7:40. Toast or cereal?

Chapter 2 · Saturday

Can I take the car?

I want to feel grown up.

Try Not alone yet. Do you want to drive us to the shop?