November 2, 2026 · 6 min

I will do it later.

I am avoiding something I think I will not get right.

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 · 3:30 pm

I am fine.

I am not fine, and I do not know how to start.

Try Okay. I am around all evening if that changes.

Chapter 2 · 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.