Table of Contents
Let's Sit Crooked & Talk Straight: Karen's Introduction 17
1 Fuck Politeness 27
Georgia's Take on Red Flags and Riot Grrrl Courage Karen's Guide to Prioritizing Your Own Agenda
2 Sweet Baby Angel 65
Karen's Lecture on Self-Care Georgia Gets Her Nipple Pierced for All the Right Reasons
3 You're in a Cult, Call Your Dad 97
Karen on How to Not Drink the Kool-Aid Even When You're Spiritually Parched Georgia on Kleptomania and Calling Your Dad
4 Send 'Em Back 125
Georgia on Car Crashes and Meeting Karen Karen's Step-by-Step Guide on How to Be a Latchkey Kid
5 Don't be a Fucking Lunatic 155
Karen's Plan for When the Party's Finally Over Georgia's Top Ten "Holy Shit!" Moments in Therapy
6 Get a Job 195
Karen's Dos and Don'ts Guide to Becoming Employee of the Month Georgia on Working for the Weekend and Also Free Snacks
7 Buy Your Own Shit 221
Georgia Demonstrates the Zen in the Art of Being a Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Karen's Advice on How Not to Be Thirteen Forever
8 Stay Out of the Forest 253
Georgia Loses Her Brother but Finds Herself Karen's Lessons from Listeners and Canadian Aldermen
Fuckin' Hooray!: Georgia's Conclusion 287