Holly Riordan

Novelist
Astrology Expert
Grief + Mental Health Writer
Holly Riordan is a graduate of Stony Brook University who has spent seven years writing for Thought Catalog and Collective World. She has amassed close to a billion reads on her articles about modern relationships, mental health, grief, and astrology. She is also the author of the twisty thriller, The Guilty Twin, and the science fiction novel, Forget Her.
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Thought Catalog Writing
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4 Birth Months That Can’t Sleep This Week Due To Overthinking
Some people have trouble letting go of their fears and what ifs.
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4 Zodiacs With The Greatest Self-Awareness
Some zodiacs take a long time to find themselves. They need time to discover who they really are and what they really want from this world.
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6 Concrete Signs You Need To Be More Like Barbie
Barbie understands that she doesn’t need to be perfect in every single way in order to hold value. She just has to be her true, authentic self.
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How To Know If It’s A Summer Fling Or The Real Thing
It’s only a fling if they refuse to talk about their feelings for you.
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5 Beautiful, Inspirational Lessons From Netflix’s ‘Nimona’
You should never hide who you really are, even if that means pushing certain people away, because you deserve to live authentically. You deserve to embrace your truth.
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Beautiful, Inspirational Lessons About Love From HBO’s ‘The Last Of Us’
Bill delivers one of the most beautiful lines of the series when he says, “I was never afraid until you showed up.” But he clearly doesn’t regret gaining that fear. The reward is worth the risk. Loving someone is worth the heartache they could potentially bring one day.
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How To Recreate ‘Babylon’s’ Most Iconic Outfits (Without Breaking The Bank)
As Margot Robbie proves, extravagant necklaces and earrings are the key to a glamorous outfit.
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Each Zodiac Sign’s Horoscope For The Week Of November 12 – November 19
This week, be gentle with yourself. Don’t push yourself too hard. Don’t rush yourself to move at an impossible pace. Accept that you’re going to get there when you get there. Stressing yourself out isn’t going to help in any way.
Collective World Articles
4 Zodiacs Who Are Mistaken For Snobs (Who Are Really Just Shy)
Sometimes, people mistake you for snobby because you aren’t saying much and stare at your phone in order to avoid conversation, but really, you just need a while to adjust to new situations.
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4 Birth Months Who Should Avoid Reuniting With Their Exes
You can forgive them while leaving them out of your life completely. You don’t have to keep giving them more and more chances to hurt you.
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4 Zodiacs Who Should Set Aside Quality Time For Their Person This September
Capricorn, with such a busy schedule, it’s hard to find the time to focus on your relationship. Especially since your partner is so understanding of how much you have on your plate.
collective.world
5 Zodiacs Who Have Been Feeling Lonely This Week
There’s nothing wrong with craving conversations, community, and connection. However, you don’t want your loneliness to convince you to settle for less.
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