I Used to Have a Plan : But Life Had Other Ideas by Alessandra Olanow hug porcupine stoicism books

I Used To Have A Plan by Alessandra Olanow - whose charming illustrations and extraordinary ability to capture life's emotional ups and downs have made her popular Instagram account a go-to favourite for a wide audience - is balm for the soul, offering advice, inspiration, and encouragement for anyone who needs a shoulder to lean on during a difficult time. After a series of events left her a divorced single mother questioning herself, her relationships, and basically, everything she thought was true about her “picture-perfect” life, Alessandra Olanow began drawing and posting illustrations on Instagram that reflected her feelings and struggles to right her life. She chronicled her journey of healing, expressing the shock, delusion, denial, self-pity, and self-doubt she experienced and the self-empathy and forgiveness that ultimately helped her regain a sense of self — but stronger, more fearless, and more hopeful than before. Her charming illustrations and keen, memorable observations — struck a chord.  Full of advice, commiseration, empathy, and wit that is comforting, helpful, direct, and remarkable in its truth, I Used to Have a Plan helps everyone through the painful yet ultimately uplifting process of healing.