The Joy of Not Giving a Damn

In her bold and bitingly funny follow-up to My Own Damn Table, Katie Simpson returns with an unfiltered guide to surviving the circus of life without losing your mind—or your sense of humor.
From gaslighters and guilt-trippers to cult-like workplaces and family drama, Katie pulls no punches as she teaches the fine art of protecting your peace, setting boundaries, and finding joy in the chaos. With sharp wit, hard-won wisdom, and stories that are equal parts hilarious and heart-wrenching, she shows how freedom begins the moment you stop apologizing for who you are.
Through candid reflections and laugh-out-loud moments (including a husband who greets hypocrites in nothing but underwear and a gun belt), The Joy of Not Giving a Damn reminds readers that power doesn’t have to be loud—it can be calm, grounded, and laced with sarcasm.
This isn’t a self-help book for the delicate. It’s a survival guide for the strong—the women who’ve had enough of pleasing, explaining, and pretending. It’s about reclaiming your voice, your sanity, and your joy—one “no,” one boundary, and one well-timed eye roll at a time.
For anyone tired of walking on eggshells or drowning in guilt, The Joy of Not Giving a Damn is your permission slip to live unapologetically.
Because peace is priceless, laughter is medicine, and life’s too short to waste on people who thrive on your pain.