# Mostly Okay and Only Crying a Little, with Jenny Lawson and Maria Semple

Screaming, crying, losing your mind? Trust these bestselling writers to get you through it. Jenny Lawson (the Bloggess), author of “How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay,” talks about staying creative while facing mental health challenges; Maria Semple’s novel, “Go Gentle,” follows philosopher Adora, who had life figured out until a stranger comes along. Moderated by WAMU’s Tamika Smith. Sponsor: Madison Council.

- Kind: Talk
- Year: 2026
- Runtime: 58 min
- By: Semple, Maria
- Archive: [Library of Congress](https://www.loc.gov/item/video-12400/)
- Licence or status: Rights statement at the Library of Congress (as the archive states it)
- Credit: Library of Congress
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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