Fictional Therapy | Emma Hemingford | Substack

My partner has stopped having sex with me.

It's been five years. What do I do?

Jan 11 • Emma Hemingford

I don't like my best friend anymore. What do I do?

With advice from Jane Austen and Elena Ferrante

Apr 13, 2025 • Emma Hemingford

Five classic novels that are also perfect beach reads

It's the Venn diagram you never knew you needed

Jul 22, 2025 • Emma Hemingford

Books to Guide You Out of the Dark: A Fictional Therapy Reading List

These novels are essential for emotional survival

Jun 15, 2025 • Emma Hemingford

My work bestie is holding me back. Help!

With help from Pat Barker, Conan Doyle & the quest narrative at large

Oct 5, 2025 • Emma Hemingford

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May 8, 2025 • Emma Hemingford

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