Rachel Kramer Bussel

New Jersey

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Writer on books, culture, my demons. Author, How to Write Erotica. Editor, @OpenSecretsMag. She/her. Editing anthology on our attachments to our belongings.

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ADHD, Perfectionism, Hijinks - A Live Chat with Alex Dobrenko

2 months ago | extrafocus.com | Jesse J. Anderson |Mike Sowden |Rachel Kramer Bussel |Liisa Kovala

Hey friends,Yesterday I did a live chat with Alex Dobrenko, a fellow substacker who writes which is sort of a mix of humor, shame, anxiety, and ADHD—truly a delight!It was a super fun conversation and I heard some people had trouble accessing it while it was happening, so I wanted to make sure you all saw that the video was available.
They were ashamed about their debt. Bankruptcy gave some a second chance.

Dec 8, 2024 | seattletimes.com | Rachel Kramer Bussel

In my 20s, while attending law school at New York University by day and concerts by night, I racked up more than $30,000 in credit card debt. I wasn’t thinking about my credit score; I was solely living in the moment. After three years, I left law school without graduating. The $40,000 salary for my administrative assistant day job barely covered rent and student loans. I made minimum payments on my credit cards, cringing as hefty interest rates ballooned my balance.
When I adopted my daughter, I had just 24 hours' notice before I stopped working — and earning

Dec 5, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Rachel Kramer Bussel |Avril Ayers

When I adopted my daughter, I had 24 hours' notice to prepare for her arrival. I'm a freelance worker, so it was easy to stop taking on work, but it was a big shift in how I earn. This article is part of "Milestone Moments," a series about financial planning for major life events. This summer, my boyfriend and I adopted a newborn daughter — and we had only 24 hours' notice once we had confirmation that she had been placed with us.
They Were Ashamed About Their Debt. Bankruptcy Gave Them a Second Chance.

Nov 16, 2024 | rethinking65.com | Rachel Kramer Bussel

In my 20s, while attending law school at New York University by day and concerts by night, I racked up more than $30,000 in credit card debt. I wasn’t thinking about my credit score; I was solely living in the moment. After three years, I left law school without graduating. The $40,000 salary for my administrative assistant day job barely covered rent and student loans. I made minimum payments on my credit cards, cringing as hefty interest rates ballooned my balance.
They were ashamed about their debt. Bankruptcy gave them a second chance.

Nov 9, 2024 | miamiherald.com | Rachel Kramer Bussel

In my 20s, while attending law school at New York University by day and concerts by night, I racked up more than $30,000 in credit card debt. I wasn’t thinking about my credit score; I was solely living in the moment. After three years, I left law school without graduating. The $40,000 salary for my administrative assistant day job barely covered rent and student loans. I made minimum payments on my credit cards, cringing as hefty interest rates ballooned my balance.
Struggling With Debt? Bankruptcy Can Provide a Second Chance.

Nov 9, 2024 | msn.com | Rachel Kramer Bussel

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The First Time I Peed On My Boyfriend's Floor, I Was Mortified. Then It Kept Happening.

Oct 6, 2024 | buzzfeed.com | Rachel Kramer Bussel

Goodful·Posted 2 minutes ago"Why would he stay with someone who could do such a disgusting thing, especially when we’d only been together three months?" Peter Dazeley via Getty Images The first time I peed on my boyfriend’s living room floor, I was sure it spelled doom for our relationship. Why would he stay with someone who could do such a disgusting thing, especially when we’d only been together three months? I probably wouldn’t have.
Hiking with Goats in the Catskills Was the Highlight of My Vacation

Aug 1, 2024 | rachelkramerbussel.substack.com | Rachel Kramer Bussel |Elizabeth Kleinfeld

Happy August! I’m diving back into new projects and a big feature article deadline (details on those when I can share them) after a long weekend in the Catskills. We had our annual visit with my boyfriend Drew’s college friends and their families. We choose a different location every time, aiming for a rental house that’s relatively equidistant from their New England homes and our South Jersey one. This time, we were in the Catskills, Liberty, New York, to be precise.
Trying To Do This In My Late 40s Is A Heartbreaking Process

Jul 25, 2024 | thegirlfriend.com | Rachel Kramer Bussel

Would you like to connect with other women and make new friends in a safe space? Then join our Ethel Circle, a closed Facebook group where women connect and meet up in real life. I think you'll love it! I’m not supposed to, but the moment I open an email from my adoption agency, I can’t help picturing the baby, a precious human wrapped snug, tight and safe in their hospital blanket, waiting for me to take them in my arms and finally claim the title I’ve wanted for over 20 years: Mom.
Searching for myself in erotic stories

Jul 9, 2024 | thienkimlam.substack.com | Thien-Kim Lam |Cecilia Tan |Rachel Kramer Bussel

TODAY ONLY: Get my Emotional & Inclusive Sex Scenes Checklist for FREE.I’m participating in Angela James’ Bookmas, where you can download a free ebook and a free author tool every day in July. Many, many years ago, I discovered erotica stories on accident at Waldenbooks in a mall that’s now an Amazon distribution hub. All the erotica and sex books were shelved in the back corner of the store. Courageous Pleasure is a reader-supported publication.