the way that i thought sending a screenshot of my questionable meal choices to my friend was harmless, until i accidentally sent it to the person who posted the original picture of the gourmet dish. suddenly, i’m watching them scroll through the very evidence of my sad microwave dinners, trying to convince myself i could pass it off as a “funny joke.” but here i am, realizing they now know that th...
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…?
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. #BlastS...