Let It Fall Apart

Do you ever tell yourself you’re fine when you’re not? Things could be worse? It’s too late to choose differently? Love is enough to fix everything? If yes, it’s okay—we all lie to ourselves.

As couples therapist Maria G. Sosa explains, most of us lie to ourselves to keep the peace and avoid pain, especially in our most intimate relationships. But while everything may look fine from the outside, there comes a point when you have to decide: Do you keep lying to make things work? Or do you let it fall apart—and make room for the possibility of something greater?

In Let It Fall Apart, Sosa exposes twelve lies women have inherited that quietly hijack our lives and relationships, including:

• "Oh, it's nothing" (denial)
• "What more could I ask for?" (when the bare-minimum is too much)
• "There's a right and wrong choice" (black-and-white thinking)
• "This is how relationships are supposed to be" (the trap of the "shoulds")
• "This is what a good wife would do" (handed-down expectations)

Blending her journey through the unexpected dissolution of her marriage with insights from psychology, her patients, and therapeutic strategies, Sosa invites you to stop the cycle of self-denial and cultivate the necessary courage to choose self-trust over self-doubt, temporary discomfort over complacency, and disappointing others over a lifetime of self-abandonment.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs