Children don’t “bounce back” from trauma. They bury it. And buried trauma doesn’t vanish it leaks out later as anxiety, rage, shame, addiction, and self-destruction. So no, kids aren’t resilient. They’re hurting.

We eventually get over people, and it's really nice.

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1. The Arrival Fallacy You think there’s a destination where you’ll finally feel "enough." You graduate. You get the job. You hit the revenue goal. But the feeling of safety you’re chasing isn't in the achievement. It’s in the nervous system regulation you’re skipping over to

Owning this was a childhood dream

telling someone they can’t be sad because others have it worse is a habit people need to stop.

But not the same resources

I used to think that people were rational and you could just show them facts and evidence and they would be open to new ideas. Then I learned about cognitive dissonance, doublethink, and the herd mentality.

You must never behave as if your life belongs to a man. Your life belongs to you and you alone.

Studying is a privilege, but working in the field you studied is another privilege.

I think some parents forget they’re naming a future adult.

Can we please normalise kids of the opposite gender being friends without making a comment about them being boyfriend/girlfriend or getting married in the future because that used to creep me out so bad as a child.

I was in a meeting today where the room number was 404. I joked that I couldn't find the room and nobody understood. This is why I have a hard time making friends.

My unpopular opinion is that your friends shouldn’t give you free services. And you shouldn’t expect it. Discounted? Maybe, if they can swing it. Delayed payment if you are in a tight spot? Yes, if they can swing it. Free? No. Your friends must be your base, dependable customers.

calling me without texting me first is a violation of my human rights. we do not have a child together.

growing up religious then distancing yourself from religion to then witnessing how religious ppl act is a very interesting experience

late replies don’t bother me. As long as we’re not in love or you don’t owe me money, take your time.

at this point whatever man

She should be home recovering from her ailment. She is not supposed to be working while sick.

Poverty is expensive in a way that people don’t understand. If you can’t afford a dentist you have long term teeth damage. Not affording healthy food means poor health. Not affording ‘good schools’ means missed opportunities. It is a compounding cycle.