The Shoulds by Francesca Specter

The Shoulds by Francesca Specter

Essays

Issue #33: Putting down roots (after a year spent avoiding commitment)

Step One: resurrecting my basil plant.

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Francesca Specter
Jun 15, 2023
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‘This is the longest I’ve committed to anything in a long time,’ I said to Niki, the receptionist at my new place of work. ‘I get it babe, I’m single too – that’s why we look so great!’

Realistically, a six-month contract at a co-working space isn’t a huge commitment. Not compared to my friends & same-generation family, who are buying forever homes with …

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