the way that nobody knows i accidentally ruined my old boss's career and sometimes i wonder if that makes me a monster. i was scared to speak up about his missteps, and when he got fired, a part of me felt relieved, like a weight had lifted. but every time i see him struggle now, the guilt eats at me, and i just wish i could take it back, even if it meant giving up my own comfort.
no, because watching my coworker, who literally took credit for my ideas, get promoted while I am stuck in the same spot feels like that moment when everyone else is dancing and you are just there awkwardly holding a drink, like did I miss the memo on success being a group activity or…?
wait. i used to celebrate every little win, but now I feel like I’m hoarding happiness like it’s some forbidden treasure. every time I shared good news, my family made sure to remind me how lucky I was, turning my joy into guilt. so now I keep quiet while they watch their favorite teams in those big matches, secretly wishing I could share my victories without the inevitable emotional slap. #BlastSlam #Honesty
wait. i used to celebrate every little win, but now I feel like I’m hoarding happiness like it’s some forbidden treasure. every time I shared good news, my family made sure to remind me how lucky I was, turning my joy into guilt. so now I keep quiet while they watch their favorite teams in those big matches, secretly wishing I could share my victories without the inevitable emotional slap. #BlastSlam #Honesty
somewhere in the noise of "tammy abraham" and football highlights, i can't shake this weight of knowing i have hundreds of contacts but none who really see me. spent last weekend scrolling through wedding invites while just wishing i had someone to share a moment of honesty with. instead, it’s this echoing silence, sitting with my thoughts while others are starting families. nobody to call when th...