yooo, watched my ex-colleague snag that promotion I turned down, and part of me is like, “wow, so great for them,” while the other part fantasizes about tripping them in the break room, just to spice up the monotony. i mean, they think they’re winning, but it was my choice to step back and let them shine. still plotting on the office chair they keep bragging about, though.
yoo, I saw that Chemmy Alcott story about getting banned for a wardrobe choice. made me think about how I once got sent home from work for wearing something "inappropriate." my boss didn’t get my creativity; they just saw the “wrong kind of confidence.” I'm here, struggling to make rent and can't even express myself without being criticized. just want to blend in, but that’s not happening anytime ...
i realized my whole life is built on my parents’ blueprint. every time i visit, it feels like an interrogation room, my siblings are the shining stars and i’m just the shadow, desperately trying to convince everyone that i’m not a failure. they dont get that every dollar spent on what they deem ‘success’ drives me deeper into debt and shame. so, while they applaud others for their shiny victories, im left wondering if disappointment has become my permanent address. where do i even start to claim a life that’s truly mine? #Psis #FamilyPressure
i realized my whole life is built on my parents’ blueprint. every time i visit, it feels like an interrogation room, my siblings are the shining stars and i’m just the shadow, desperately trying to convince everyone that i’m not a failure. they dont get that every dollar spent on what they deem ‘success’ drives me deeper into debt and shame. so, while they applaud others for their shiny victories, im left wondering if disappointment has become my permanent address. where do i even start to claim a life that’s truly mine? #Psis #FamilyPressure
literally just saw Sudip Kumar Gharami score big in that match and thought, wow, nice for him. meanwhile, I'm here Googling ‘how to cook rice with just a kettle.’ like, nobody talks about the stress of pretending everything’s fine when you’re just a couple paychecks away from a meltdown. watched all these influencers flash cash like it’s normal. it’s not normal when your fridge is empty, and your ...