I needed hanging files to organize the piles of paper I have accumulated over the years. 

July 16th, 2015, 2pm

Solution for a Crushing Soul

I needed hanging files to organize the piles of paper I accumulated over the years. As usual, I went straight to Amazon. When I typed in “hanging files,” this item came up as the bestseller: “Smead Hanging File Folders, 1/5-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Assorted Primary Colors, 25 Per Box (64059)”

“Okay, this is pretty straightforward,” I thought to myself, “they look colorful and pleasant. I should just go ahead and purchase them.”

However, starting to remember all the items that I bought because I was not paying attention to the description, I hesitated and clicked on the “review” button to make sure I was getting the right product. And I found the most hilarious, authentic and fearless review ever:

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

278 of 293 people found the following review helpful

If you’re getting divorced, you need these.

By Amazon Customer on August 1, 2013

“These will help you organize your soul-crushing divorce into easy-to-find packets of misery when you have to go to court to battle your insane drug-addicted ex (again) over custody of your two traumatized children. Don’t put your pain in a pile! Let these hanging file folders neatly catalog the narrative of how you undid the worst mistake you’ve ever made. Your lawyer will thank you.”

I am awed by the fierceness of human soul. This brave woman has it in her. We all have it in us.

If you feel your heart is breaking inside of you, find your version of hanging files — you know where to find them!


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Chloe Tseung

A poet at heart, Hi is where I get acquainted with myself through many images and perhaps, a few words -- reaching deeper into the quiet, where the heart is gentle, the soul is tender, and there is no barrier to honesty.

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