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The Shoulds by Francesca Specter

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From Alonement author & podcaster Francesca Specter, an online publication examining the hidden rules & stories that shape our lives.

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About Francesca Specter

A London-based, millennial writer who's best known for a book/podcast celebrating time alone (and yet, remains pretty sociable). Writes The Shoulds, examining the hidden rules & stories that shape our lives: francescaspecter.substack.com

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