About
This Might Be Cringe is a living collection of essays by me, Julie Laufer, a 30-something-year-old New Yorker, Mother, ADHDer, and overall fairly ordinary human.
This newsletter was born out of a creative impulse—and perhaps a touch of desperation—after spending some time reflecting on life when I found myself unemployed at 23 weeks pregnant. It was my second time being laid off
I write about whatever’s on my mind and let inspiration take precedence over “content strategy”.
Currently, I’m no longer pregnant (had the baby!) but I find myself unemployed after a third layoff. Now, I’m figuring out what’s next.
I live in Brooklyn, NY with my husband, our toddler, and our two cats, Maude and Mathilda.
Why subscribe?
Because you find the things happening in my brain mildly interesting, maybe. Or you’re my mom (Hi, Mom). My most recent posts are almost always free, but I keep some of my archives locked. I also release paid posts from time to time (about once every month or so) for topics that are a little more vulnerable and closer to home.
Other ways to support
The absolute best way to support me is by reading and liking what I write and sharing it with others—thank you for being here! Getting on my free email list and subscribing is the next best way to show me your support.
Want to support financially but not into the whole ‘paid subscription’ thing? That’s totally cool—here’s a link to my tip jar, if that’s more your speed.
Disclaimer: All thoughts are my own and don’t reflect the opinions of others. The experiences are mine and stories are told through my personal lens.
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