The Empire State. The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. New York has long been romanticized by media as a symbol of American dreams, a city of endless opportunities where everyone is beautiful and everything is possible. This mythos has recently experienced a huge resurgence thanks to day-in-the-life TikToks and other glamorized social media portrayals. But these images simply don’t capture the full picture. Today, I challenge the mythos of NYC and share a more nuanced, personal view of the NYC experience.

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Welcome to the debut episode of One Day At A Time with me, Valerie Fong! In this episode, I dive into a topic that hits close to home for many of us: the unexpected loneliness that often follows college graduation. Drawing from my own experiences, I share practical tips and strategies to help you navigate this difficult but common stage of life. If you're feeling lost or disconnected, you're not alone. Join me as we take this journey together, one day at a time.

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