Hello there!
I write Captain Awkward for fun (and for free). I’m an adjunct college instructor and an eternal freelancer, which means I am always hustling for money to keep a roof over my head and satisfy my love of fine cheese.
If you like what you read here and find it helpful, please consider making a (non-tax deductible) gift through PayPal (you can also click the picture of the ramen, below) or donate via Dwolla (you must be in the USA with a bank account).
In May 2012 I signed up for the WordAds program, which displays some ads on the blog in return for a nominal amount of $. I also personally use Adblock so I don’t have to look at them all the time, and will not be even 1% sad if you do that too – I am glad of the small revenue stream, but it is more important that you have a good experience here. If you see an offensive ad, please take a screencap and report it to support@wordpress.com.
I also do two week-long PBS-style Pledge Drives a year in the winter and again in the summer where I ask readers to donate to the blog, but there is no need to wait: Donations are welcome at any time.
Click the ramen and no one has to eat the ramen.
I’m also available for small writing projects – newsletters, personal ads, resumes and cover letters, Strongly Worded Letters, proposals, corporate brochures and various web content – for a fee. I’m a decent photographer and video producer, so if you’re in the Chicago area and need a flattering portrait or a reality show audition video, I can also hook you up. Email me at welcometoawkwardtown@gmail.com if you have a work task that can only be handled by Captain Awkward. Please continue to submit questions for answering on the blog via our Ask A Question page. Thank you for reading!
Hi, thanks for the comment on my blog. What a coincidence, I was actually reading your blog the other day! Question #163 regarding the slut-shaming sister…”whatever asshole”…good (and hilarious) advice!!
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Add a slow-poached egg and some veggies and box ramen is hella good.
Well, I donated using a random state abbreviation since it doesn’t seem to be set up for Canadian addresses. I hope it works!
Thank you, for a wonderful blog. Funny, helpful… and one can feel the love and support from the community.
Still lurking, btw… my first comment.
Thanks for being awesome, Captain Awkward!
Thank you Captain Awkward! I have now used my words on TWO occasions and you have changed my life for the better with your writing.
Hello Captain,
Long time reader and occasional commenter here.
I wasn’t sure where to write this to you, but I wanted to thank you.
Five minutes ago, after about an hours worth of drafting and redrafting it, I sent an email to my universities student welfare office, to request an appointment to discuss with someone trained and experienced some treatment for the depression I have lived with undiagnosed for the last five years.
Your gentle and logical advice to so many letter writers about caring for their own mental health and being brave enough to look after themselves has finally sunk in, and I’ve taken the first tiny, scary step into looking after myself.
Thank you for writing this blog. It might have taken me a lot longer to get to this point without it.
Elodierose, rock on with your brave self. I hope you get the help and support you need.