In Ireland, work hard, earn a bonus, and the State taxes it. Rely on welfare, and the State gives you a Christmas bonus
Move into the middle class and you lose social housing eligibility, forcing you into a mortgage. Stay on a low income and you qualify
We’re punishing success
i'm forever jealous of people who are not sensitive, who don't take things seriously, who don't panic, who know how to ignore, who don't waste their time in overthinking, who don't have attachment issues, these people are the most blessed ones whom i always envy
As a woman, you either have a headache, when you don’t have a headache, you have a stomach ache, if not that, you have cramps, if not that, you are anemic, if not that, your mood is severely depressed. I don’t remember the last time I was completely healthy.
It's been a long time since I felt this kind of sadness...and honestly iv forgotten how deep and dangerous it can get, it's very close, the thoughts aren't nice