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Emma Gannon's avatar

J'adore. I have a theory that many of us have always been 40-year-old women, even when we're 12, and so when we get closer to 40 we're like..ok FINALLY!! Can't wait for Famesick. and support you and the book XXXX

Jenn Jordan's avatar

OMG I feel that so hard, I have never felt more myself then in my 40's

Gosia Buzzanca's avatar

I’m definitely gonna get myself a belle brush as a treat for not smoking (3weeks2days baby!)

I’m so proud of you. Here’s to silky hair & lungs in 2026.

Ps. Must know what the May audiobook was pls x

Lena Dunham's avatar

It was Loved and Missed, There is no Ethan and The Peepshow! 3 amazing ones I recommend in all different ways

Olivia Auxier's avatar

I feel the need to advocate for the Ollipop Classic Root Beer flavor. It makes me feel like I’m ten years old washing down pizza at my best friend’s birthday party

Lena Dunham's avatar

Okay I need to try again

hermajestyhottie's avatar

I’ve quit and restarted Juuling around 5 times. Just last night I dug through my husband’s things while he was gone to find one. Thank you for this! I’m going to destroy the Juul in my hand after one more puff…

Lena Dunham's avatar

The amount of vapes I pulled out of trash cans - if I was doing what I was doing with vapes with any other drug? Intervention

Deborah Toomey's avatar

So glad that I found this - I am a huge fan of your writing and your comedic flare...your joie de vivre. Cheers and here's to you in 2026!! Proud of you.

Molly McGarvey's avatar

This is my first time reading your sub stack. I love your Instagram posts, and this will be even more and better. As I look back at this year, Too Much was one of my favorite things, and I rewatched Girls. Thank you for telling honest, relatable stories about women. Looking forward to Famesick this spring. Congrats on 30 days nicotine free. Wishing you a beautiful, healthy 2026.

Esme Rose Marsh's avatar

As someone who has been through a large trauma and a chronic health diagnosis in the last three years, this is the most hopeful thing I have read in a long while. I’m still waiting to “move with a sense of my own strength rather than the fear of my own weakness, again” but you’ve reminded me it’s possible, no matter how long it might take. Can’t wait to read Famesick next year, Lena! X

Lena Dunham's avatar

Your nervous system is what a doctor rarely accounts for, and we are forced to learn that ourselves and then find out how to honor it. You will find and unfind it over and over again in this life. Wishing you joy, ease and the simple pleasure of trusting yourself 🫠

kaylee green's avatar

still on the zyn era of quitting nicotine… now that you mention it ollipops seem like a proper dopamine replacer looks like i’ll be having a go with those!! we got this <3

Lena Dunham's avatar

They genuinely work, I just ordered 9 because I have to be prepared to share

Becca Brittain's avatar

You look so beautiful in your comfy, quality lounge two-piece! I’m 40 next year. I’m only happy when I’m reading and eating x

Lena Dunham's avatar

What a lovely message

Lena Dunham's avatar

It is the best lounge skirt and lets me read and eat :)

Cristina Negrut's avatar

Congratulations Lena! This is wonderful to hear! Gentle suggestion to never believe the little voice that a few months from now might show up and whisper 'just one time'... Many hugs and thank you so much for all you do and put out in the world.

Molly McGuire's avatar

I’m truly so obsessed with you. What a read and what perfect recs!

Megn's avatar

Xanga and Angelfire and LiveJournal 4ever

Lena Dunham's avatar

My biggest regret is I was so obsessed with stranger danger that I never kept a blog

Lisa's avatar

Can’t wait for Famesick!

Lea's avatar

Thank you for this ❤️

Vene Regalado's avatar

Crisp apple supremacy !!!

lola's avatar

Maravillosa Lena!!