I still sleep with a stuffed animal I've had since I was six. I keep it tucked under my pillow, and it’s honestly the only thing that comforts me during those anxiety-filled nights. Sometimes I feel embarrassed when I think about it, like I should’ve outgrown this by now, but then I remember that it’s the little things that help me get through life. Isn’t everyone just pretending to have it all to...
I’ve had it with people who insist on using voice notes for everything. Seriously, if your message is longer than a sentence or two, just type it out! I don’t need to hear your entire thought process while I’m in the middle of cooking or trying to ignore my annoying neighbors. Is it really that hard to just put your thoughts into words without making me listen to your background noise and awkward ...
I once ghosted my best friend after they tried to set me up on a date with someone I had zero chemistry with. Instead of just saying no, I panicked and completely disappeared from our friendship for three months. I felt terrible, but I justified it by thinking it was easier than facing the awkwardness. It's been over a year, and we still haven't really talked about it. Sometimes I wonder if I should reach out and apologize or if it's better to let it stay buried. Deep down, I miss them, but the guilt is just so heavy.
I once ghosted my best friend after they tried to set me up on a date with someone I had zero chemistry with. Instead of just saying no, I panicked and completely disappeared from our friendship for three months. I felt terrible, but I justified it by thinking it was easier than facing the awkwardness. It's been over a year, and we still haven't really talked about it. Sometimes I wonder if I should reach out and apologize or if it's better to let it stay buried. Deep down, I miss them, but the guilt is just so heavy.
Last weekend, I found myself scrolling through old photos and stumbled across a picture from my college days. I was so much skinnier, bright-eyed, and full of ambition, but I also remember how anxious I constantly felt. It struck me how society glorifies youth and beauty, yet there was so much pressure to succeed back then. Now in my thirties, I realize I’m still figuring things out, but at least ...