It's been a rough week. You probably missed these stories. There are no jokes or GIFs this time around — most of these stories are nothing to laugh at. We're not going to tell you to toast to us over avocado toast, but they're here if you want to read them. 

13 SIMPLE THINGS WE, AS WOMEN, CAN DO TO TAKE CARE OF OURSELVES (AND EACH OTHER) RIGHT NOW

First comes self-care. Then comes progress.

HOW DO I JUST GO BACK TO BEING A BEAUTY EDITOR NOW?

How can I return to writing about skin care when so many people — myself included — now feel so unsafe in their skin?

'SMART GIRLS SPEAK OUT': ROWAN BLANCHARD AND YARA SHAHIDI COVER 'TEEN VOGUE''S DECEMBER ISSUE

The future is, absolutely, female.

WHY HILLARY CLINTON CHOSE TO WEAR PURPLE TO DELIVER HER CONCESSION SPEECH

Wednesday's pantsuit in question was, once again, from Ralph Lauren Collection.

HERE'S HOW TRUMP'S WIN COULD AFFECT THE FASHION INDUSTRY AND GLOBAL TRADE

Read up on what the experts are saying Wednesday morning about what to expect — and what damage has already been done to the markets.

Take care of yourselves.

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