From Puppies to Panic: ASK ME ANYTHING
Answering readers' questions about mental health!
Amanda Stern
June 18, 2025
Friends, in July, I’m teaching my How to Write Complex Emotions workshop through the Shipman Agency. There are still a few spots left. So please sign up soon, if you missed the last one.
2 Sessions: Monday + Tuesday, July 14 + 15
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