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Diane Leigh Koletzke's avatar

The Recovering Roundup keeps me busy (in the best way!) for daaaayyyyys after I receive it, and I value it so much! thank you!

Holly Whitaker's avatar

A whole month of work. A syllabus, love you.

Lori Z.'s avatar

totally agree

Jackie Slaugenhaupt's avatar

Yay! The Recovering Roundup is one of my favorite things to read. Thanks for doing the hard work of finding all the nuggets so I can stay up to date.

Holly Whitaker's avatar

Yay! Hi cutie

Jennifer Huxta's avatar

Thank you! Such a great resource

Heidi Kadletz's avatar

Your writing is like magic to me these days. You seem to touch on everything that's actually REALLY important without revealing the how or why. Thank you for sharing your truth.

Monica's avatar

Been thinking a lot about your writing on being lost. I said to my therapist last week, “blah blah blah I don’t recognize myself anymore blah blah blah,” and next thing I know she’s talking about the Bermuda Triangle of menopause and sleep and depression, and I was like, “oh, right, there’s that, it’s not just the world! “ I found some solace in your writing about being lost after that convo. Happy, too, for the EL post on resistance. And Hala Alyan book rec. You’d Better Be Lighting audiobook is gold. That whole “it’s good to know I’m not alone” thing is real. Solidarity y’all.

Holly Whitaker's avatar

Solidarity bb. Love you. And all this ofc

Monica's avatar

I’ve become struck by how weird it is that I share such things with a stranger on the internet. Or, that you have to interact with strangers as part of being a writer in 2025. It’s all so weird. 🙃 I will read your—and all the other great writers I follow—writing no matter.

Erica Chidi's avatar

i love this and YOU very much. glad that roundups's are back 🍊

Holly Whitaker's avatar

Same same same same same 🫂

Katie's avatar

“Literally the most high-maintenance human.” ❤️

erin's avatar

I am so, so glad that you are back :) I have been listening to your podcast and your voice is so soothing to me...it takes me back to hip sobriety (a difficult but HOPEFUL time in my life...when I finally felt like I found my people and I was no longer alone). Also, HRT saved my life!

Holly Whitaker's avatar

That is really lovely to hear and I l muchly understand those bittersweet trips back. It’s fun to do ♥️

Serafina Purcell's avatar

I will say from a personal level that HRT and Wellbutrin made me feel like a functional human again as someone with AuDHD For the first time since my 20s. I can usually tell in your writing when you’re grounded in yourself and I’m so happy for you❤️

Holly Whitaker's avatar

Right? I’m sure it’s all of it but the amantadine is key for me; but all of them give me what I hear from people who take adderall (that “normal brain” feeling.) A world of difference. I want to say some of my best writing comes from being furious or ungrounded, but i think it’s a mix. Like: reading this intro is v boring to me, who is she why is she so calm.

Barbara's avatar

Elise Loehnen’s piece from this week was like a balm, gave me a great boost of momentum and helped make sense of my now.

Holly Whitaker's avatar

So so so good

Lindsay's avatar

Yay!! Thanks for bringing this back!!

Kristen Ava's avatar

yeah love the recovery roundup thank you! so happy you started HRT. This has made the biggest impact for me for anxiety and sleep. oh yeah and Neurogan CBD products- amazing company and local here in san diego.

Holly Whitaker's avatar

It’s the best I’ve found and I’ve tried many!

Devany Amber Wolfe's avatar

Thank you for the mention!! Xx

Holly Whitaker's avatar

Always. You’re so smart.

Kara's avatar

Thank you Holly! Your voice rings out so true and clear to me. I really appreciate you and the ongoingness of your journey and your willingness to share the wealth. And it does make me feel rich. ❤️❤️❤️

Leah Welborn's avatar

Thank you, Holly. It’s good to “see” you.

Jamie's avatar

Thanks for the RR format. V accessible for future return/ reference which I do many many maaaaany times.