Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

“Maybe You Should Talk to Someone” is ultimately a book about being human—messy, emotional, imperfect, frightened, hopeful, and capable of transformation. It proves that therapy is not for the weak, but for the brave.

The memoir teaches that:

• Pain must be faced, not avoided.

• Change begins with honesty, not certainty.

• Grief and joy can exist together.

• We are drowning only when we stop telling the truth about what hurts.

• The future is unknown for everyone—freedom lies in choosing how to live with that reality.

Healing is not about eliminating suffering. It is about expanding the capacity to feel, connect, and continue forward, one choice at a time.

Lori Gottlieb is an American writer and psychotherapist. She writes for the weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column for the Atlantic. She was born in Los Angeles and attended Yale College and Stanford University. She worked as a commentator for National Public Radio and as a contributing editor for The Atlantic. She has written for the New York Times, Time, Slate, Elle, and Oprah Magazine. She has appeared on television and radio as an expert on mental health issues.