American Threads

So My Friend’s Sister-in-Law Started a Cult

Yes with a throne, followers, bowing — the whole thing.

Jun 3 •

Simona Ioannoni

Am I the Side Character in My Own Life?

A late-night question from my therapist cracked something open, and what poured out was doubt, desire, and the beginning of my heroine’s journey.

May 26 •

Simona Ioannoni

Naked Encounters

A spontaneous dip in a forest hot spring stripped away more than just my bikini — it unraveled what I thought I knew about control and modern mating…

Apr 22 •

Simona Ioannoni

The Unshaved Truth

The cost of beauty isn’t just financial: it’s the toll it takes on self-acceptance, and why I’m starting to question it all.

Apr 8 •

Simona Ioannoni

Spring Is Alive After All

Even when you’re not paying attention...

Mar 25 •

Simona Ioannoni

No Grace, Just Grit: My First Time Surfing

... and let me tell you, it’s not for the faint of heart.

Feb 25 •

Simona Ioannoni

Where Boredom Blooms

Because maybe wonder starts when the scrolling stops.

Feb 11 •

Simona Ioannoni

Chasing Black Friday: A Tale of Hope, Hype, and Regret

American Threads

Dec 1, 2024 •

Simona Ioannoni

Walls Down: How Improv Changed My Life

American Threads

Nov 20, 2024 •

Simona Ioannoni

The White Elephant Under the Sink

When your Airbnb guests ask for the strangest things — and you’re left trying to make sense of it all.

Oct 28, 2024 •

Simona Ioannoni

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