The author, returning from parental leave, emphasizes the importance of careful planning and seeking help during life transitions like moving. They reflect on their personal experiences, including a break from social media and shifts in personal identity. They find value in advice columns for navigating complex interpersonal relationships during turbulent times, contemplating their purpose amid societal challenges. The author expresses a desire to provide a distraction and serves as a support for readers facing light problems against a backdrop of serious world issues.
I've taken a not totally intentional step back from social media and have absorbed the news without the opinions of thousands of other people.
I spent a lot of time wondering what an advice column could contribute to a country that's changed so much.
Interpersonal relationships are what will sustain us through this time, helping people navigate them strengthens essential connections.
Perhaps everyone needs an escape from our very grim reality for just a little while, and there's no better distraction than contemplating other people's relatively light problems.
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