Meet Running in Slippers.
[ ruhn-ing In- slip-ers ]
adverb
1 running in flip-flops:
In some parts of Latin America, flip-flops are called chanclas. Throughout the world, they are also known by a variety of other names, including slippers in the Bahamas, Hawai‘i, and Jamaica.
2 metaphor for experiencing life:
Running in Slippers can be fun and adventurous. It can also be scary and painful.
Running in Slippers by Angie Hawkins – A Raw, Relatable Memoir About Healing, Grief, and the Journey to Self-Love
In a world obsessed with curated perfection and filtered highlight reels, Running in Slippers is a refreshing, no-BS memoir that rips off the mask and reveals the emotional mess underneath. If you’ve ever searched #trainwreck on Instagram and wondered how someone could be a "hot mess" while looking flawlessly airbrushed, you’re not alone. This book is for everyone who’s ever felt like they don’t measure up.
If she is a hot mess and still looks that put together, then what the hell am I?
What we don’t often see online, or even in real life, are the raw emotions behind the breakdowns: the trauma, anxiety, grief, insecurities, and moments of “not enoughness” that so many of us carry silently. Running in Slippers shatters the illusion of perfection and shares the unfiltered truth.
If people see the real me, they will reject me.
A Story of Loss, Rock Bottom, and Reclamation
After a devastating breakup and the loss of her father, Angie Hawkins spirals into grief and self-destruction. What follows is a cringeworthy, yet laugh-out-loud series of misguided attempts to fill the emptiness, each one a lesson wrapped in dysfunction, heartache, and unexpected humor. With the voice of her inner critic constantly barraging her throughout the book, Angie slowly learns to heal and navigate life through a series of mistakes and lessons.
I f*cked up. This is why I don’t deserve to be loved.
Why This Memoir Matters Now
As depression, anxiety, and loneliness continue to rise, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Running in Slippers offers hope through vulnerability. It’s part of a new wave of emotionally honest storytelling that reminds readers they’re not alone in their mess. It’s about finding freedom through authenticity, connection through honesty, and joy by embracing imperfection.
If you’ve ever thought:
“I’m not enough.”
“I feel alone in my pain.”
“What if I’m too broken to be loved?”
Then Angie’s story will resonate deeply.
Wow, I didn’t know other people felt this way too.
Growing up, having her own voice meant being dismissed and criticized, equaling disconnection from love. Learning to use her voice, Angie has been rejected and on the receiving end of criticism, but despite the obstacles, she now speaks her truth no matter what. By being completely raw, she’s connecting with herself first by being unapologetically authentic and not giving one single f*ck what people think. This connects us with our tribe.
This is who I am. As long as I am living according to my values, I am good enough.
There is a new shift in the collective energy which attracts people who know that there is more to life than the rat race and stuffing their emotions with alcohol, binge-watching television, social media, and other addictions. They want change. They want to be truly awake, experiencing their own version of living authentically, speaking the truth, and being courageous despite fear. Welcome to the Running in Slippers tribe.
What if my book fails?
I am proud of myself for allowing myself to be seen. This book isn’t for everybody, and that’s okay.
I go to the gym, my safe haven. We start the workout with a two-minute jump rope warm-up. After the two minutes is up, Vinny goes on a rant. “Have you ever seen someone running with horrible form and you think to yourself, ‘What the hell are they doing?’ I just saw a dude last week at a 5k, and he looked like he was disabled and trying to run. I thought to myself, ‘Dude, just stay home. You look stupid as f*ck. Stop running. Go home.’” Vinny looks directly at me. “That’s exactly how I felt when I saw you jump roping.”
-Chapter 22 Running in Slippers