About Me

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Hi. I’m Ariana. And this is The Rumor Mill — home of emotional spirals, pop culture breakdowns, and whatever else I’m overthinking this week.

I write about being the “deep” friend and my kind of traumatic childhood. About romantic delusion, rejection, and trying to spiritually grow while also wanting to be adored. About wanting more: more love, more softness, more money, more meaning. And yes, I’m dramatic. But at least I’m self-aware.

This space is for:

• Girls who’ve healed 47% but still check birth charts before texting back

• People who cry to Radiohead and then suddenly Britney comes on

• Anyone who’s ever felt like the supporting character in their own life and said: not anymore

• Deep feelers, late bloomers, and sexy rebranders

I’m not here to be an expert. I’m here to be honest — and maybe make you feel a little less crazy for feeling everything all at once.

So, if you’re into emotional essays, unsolicited pop culture opinions, and occasionally laughing through the tears: welcome. You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.

Let’s spiral (and self-actualize) together.

Ariana Fountain is a writer, film graduate student, and certified lover of small talk. She’s into sad songs, late mornings and too much cardio. She lives somewhere between a Radiohead lyric and a TikTok overshare.