Our memories encapsulate significant moments in our lives which we interpret as stories, allowing us to understand and approach our truths better. Recognizing ourselves as storytellers gives us agency over our experiences and perspectives, making it easier to convey our truth to ourselves and others knowing that it is our personal interpretation.
Have you ever wished someone would just help you figure out your life? John Paul Brammer’s job is to do exactly that – he’s the writer behind the hit advice column Hola Papi. John has helped all kinds of people on topics as niche as figuring out what to do when your boyfriend pretends to be Latino to as common as answering the age-old question of how to make friends as an adult. John reveals what constitutes good advice, why a lot of problems have similar solutions, and shares what we can do to get ourselves out of our trickiest situations.
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