The Pretty Brutal
Lisa Del ToroCulture, relationships, beauty, fashion, and the brutal opinions of an eldest daughter.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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Change Your Name
I’ve changed my name twice in my life.
The first time, I had absolutely no say in the matter.
The second time, I chose it myself.
Both changed me more than I would have expected.
Most of us are handed a name before we’re old enough...
The Boys Are Smashing Their Faces With Hammers
Bone smashing was a new term I picked up during a recent phone call with my sister, who was lamenting the current dating scene in Seattle.
“I swear, they’re all either weird tech nerds, artsy weirdos in some open-poly freakshow, or those...
The Gunshot I Never Dealt With
Content note: This essay contains descriptions of domestic abuse, gun violence, and physical assault.
I sat at the end of the dining table next to my boyfriend while an attorney, a doctor, and a chiropractor, peppered him with questions ab...
Tech Guys Might Actually Be Worse Than Finance Guys
Well, it’s the following week and I’m still thinking about the party I went to last Saturday that prompted an essay on why I envy sociopaths. (click here if you haven’t read it)
Having had another week to process the blatant misogyny and r...
I Envy Fictional Sociopaths
Saturday night, I left my cats at home and went to a party. They were angry and disappointed that I was leaving them, and I was apprehensive about attending an event where everyone worked in tech and the only person I knew was my boyfriend....
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Writing is cheaper than therapy. Essays on beauty, relationships, culture, reinvention, and the brutal clarity of an eldest daughter—from a former makeup artist who spent nearly two decades working in fashion, advertising, and entertainment.
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