radical honesty
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When You’ve Been Holding It All Together Too Long
Sometimes being dependable turns into being invisible. You’re there for people. You make sure the bills are paid. You do what needs to be done without needing applause or attention. You’ve done it for so long, it feels like the only way you know how to be. But lately, it’s starting to wear on you. Read more
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Things I’m Not Apologizing For Anymore
I used to explain things that didn’t need explaining. I’d soften what I wanted. Try to make it all more palatable. I thought it was polite. Or professional. Or necessary. But I’m tired. So here’s a short list of things I’m not apologizing for anymore: – Wanting quiet over conversation – Needing more time before Read more
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What If You Said Yes to That?
You paused. You stood still. You told the truth. Now that you know what you actually want… what if you didn’t talk yourself out of it? What if you stopped trying to earn it, justify it, explain it, or shrink it into something more “reasonable”? What if you said yes? Yes to the quiet pull Read more
