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Emily Levin's avatar

Rita!!!!! Oh my gosh I am so glad you wrote this. It feels like you were waiting to write it just this way and at just this moment. It reads like it was written for me, and I bet every person reading it will feel the same way. The Benetton- esque varsity sweater and the details of the dismissive but co-opting ex, the yuk yuk editors, the professionalism of the Playboy staff, the lead up to now- so freaking powerful. Thank you thank you for writing this. It is amazing.

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Amy Walsh's avatar

This is so great! My favorite part was about how you were more comfortable with the photographer than with your friends and editors. I never had a very professional playboy photographer to compare it to, but definitely had some moments with friends that make me uncomfortable looking back. Oh, and the way your ex wanted to share about you in a way that raises his status in the machismo pecking order. Been there.

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