a huge struggle. But after taking everyone’s advice on board, I’m in
a position where I’m well enough to go to rehab and learn to walk
again! Thank you a million times over xx Love, Em...................
Dear frankie, I’ve made some questionable life choices that
have led to me being not-quite-divorced at the ripe old age of 27.
I frequently feel as though I’m up the proverbial creek without
a paddle, compass or clue. But I’ve managed to find a glimmer
of hope reading Mia Timpano’s “One False Click”. I, too, secretly
cyber-stalk my crushes, living in fear that I’ll inadvertently hit that
damn thumbs-up button and die of embarrassment. But reading
Mia’s article has given me the courage to take the leap of faith and
hit ‘love react’ on the profile of whichever unfortunate soul I decide
to moon over next. Anna xo...................
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Dear frankie, I loved reading about Deirdre Fidge saying sayonara to
her 20s, as I recently did the same. And I love 30. I’ve finally figured
out how to style my curly hair after years of weird frizz
and mushroom-shaped haircuts; I’ve realised I’m
allowed to wear floral dresses every day because
I like them and life has no dress code; and
I’ve stopped giving fucks about what other
people think (well, most of the time. It’s a
process). Thanks for always bringing the
goods, frankie. You’re something I’d never
say “fuck you” to. x ElizaDearest frankie, I’d been living in London for nine months. I thought
I was settling in, but the last few weeks had been tough. Bad news
from home, on more than one front, meant I’d lost my best friend
and another close one – a death and a misunderstanding. A new
job was coming up, but I had a period of lonely non-action and was
starting to wonder if it was all a mistake. Until I picked up the stack
of magazines my sister had collected and sent to me. Back-dated to
issue 82, I started reading, and my small sharehouse began to feel
more like home. You’ll always be my favourite. Love Beck...................
Frankie, frankie, frankie... Thank you for putting all my heroes
in your recent edition, hand-drawn and stunningly summarised
in “Forces of Nature”. These dudes and dudettes are the shiz and
have shaped who I am today. David Attenborough is the absolute
bee’s knees – he’s the connection between many a modern-day
child and the natural world. His docos are more thrilling than any
Hollywood blockbuster, and I know this because my four-year-old
is hooked. She even refers to him as “Mummy’s boyfriend”... one
can only dream. Thanks for your tip-top mag and this stellar lineup.
Love, Sarah...................
Dear frankie, I’ve been laid up in hospital for quite some time with
Guillain-Barré syndrome, and have lost count of how many times
I’ve read issue 85. I especially found the article “How Do You
Look After Your Brain” to be helpful through such a rough time.
From being a super-active mum of three, busy at taekwondo
and trying to start up my paper florist business, to then finding
myself completely bedridden with no feeling in my legs has beendear frankie
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU,
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