Erykah Badu told us to pack light and most thought it was about luggage.
She meant: stop carrying things that aren't yours.
His shame. His insecurities. His inability to see your value. None of that is yours to carry. Pack light.
You have places to go.
Another broken system: You have to make under a certain amount to qualify for EBT/food stamps, but the moment you earn slightly more, your benefits get cut off. Yet, that “higher” income still isn’t enough to survive.