October 26, 2026 · 4 min

I have nothing clean.

I did not do the laundry, and I am embarrassed.

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 · 6:30 pm

I am not hungry.

I ate at school, or I am upset, or I do not like this.

Try Sit with us anyway. There is food on the counter if you change your mind.

Chapter 2 · 10 pm

Never mind.

I wanted to tell you something and the moment passed.

Try Okay. I will be in the kitchen if you remember.