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Thank You, Ex: For the Baseball Jersey I Wore Constantly as a Baby Gay

Not everyone was surprised when I came out as a lesbian, but a few people were. Most notably: my boyfriend at the time.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

Apr 17, 2023

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breakups

Thank You, Ex: For the Practice of Making Monthly Playlists

Step One: You must unfollow her on Spotify to ensure that you cannot see what she’s listening to anymore.

Julie Gentile —

Apr 10, 2023

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money + work

Thank You, Ex: For Teaching Me To Save for Retirement

Bless my ex, and her bestie, because they both patiently explained why actually, there’s nothing punk rock about not taking care of your future self if you have the means…

Vanessa —

Apr 3, 2023

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breakups

Thank You, Ex: For (1) Set of Ghost Hands

I don’t like to think about the endings, which is probably why I’m always haunted, always clinging to things that return even when I should pretend I do not see…

A. Tony Jerome —

Mar 27, 2023

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breakups

Thank You, Ex: For the Ring Dish That Reminds Me I’m Hot

I was never much of a ring-wearer until I came out.

Em Win —

Mar 20, 2023