Self-acceptance
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Growing up, I was told sensitivity was a flaw. I heard it in classrooms, in friendships, in passing comments that stuck to me longer than they should have. “You’re too sensitive.” “You take things too seriously.” “You’re overreacting.” For years, I believed them. But sensitivity was never the problem. The problem was that no one…
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Growing up, I didn’t understand why certain comments cut so deep. I didn’t understand why insults stuck to me like glue while other people seemed to brush them off. I didn’t understand why being sensitive felt like a flaw — something I had to hide, toughen up, or “fix.” Now, at 38, I finally see…
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I would redo 2021 if I could. That was very bad year for me, I made bad financial choices, bad career choices. A four-year relationship ended, and I was following a path that wasn’t meant for me. First off, I would have ended that four-year relationship much sooner. I wasn’t happy in it, and I…
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I would tell my 20-year-old self to be careful who you allow into your life. Anyone can call themselves a friend but, not everyone wearing a friendly face has good intentions. You will discover that many of your “friends” are snakes. Some gossip about you, some are secretly competing with you, some are using you…
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As 2025 comes to an end, I’ve been thinking about the habits that held me back this year — the ones that drained my energy, cluttered my life, and made everything harder than it needed to be. I don’t expect perfection from myself, but I do expect honesty. And honestly? Some of these patterns have…
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There are many times I wish I could re-live. I would do so many things differently if time travel was a thing. Would have taken going to college seriously the first time I went. Would have picked different friends, most of them turned out to be snakes. Would definitely redo high school again too. Especially…
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“Silence is not emptiness, it’s where I can hear myself.”
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“Introverts thrive where whispers echo louder than crowds.”
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I am a person that likes silence. I value my privacy and me time. In my opinion, being solitary is peaceful and reduces stress. I even consider silence and solitude to be my best friends. When I am home alone, the atmosphere feels, lighter. I feel like I can breathe, stretch out, and relax. There…
