I faked it until I made it, but not in the way you’re thinking. I didn’t put on different clothing and act as if I deserved a raise. I didn’t carry a briefcase to my bartending gig expecting it to manifest into a cushy office job. I literally pretended—like when you’re a kid and you pretend that monsters are chasing you or quick sand is sucking you into the floor. I PLAYED at being a woman who could speak her mind, tell people to go fuck themselves, and be a-okay with not being nice. I PLAYED at