painful truth: u MUST develop a strong opinion of yourself, because if u don't, somebody else will do it for u. and trust me... some ppl will reduce your entire existence to their mood, their jealousy, their insecurity, or one mistake u made three years ago. don't let strangers become the author of your identity. damn...jeeezzz .
I genuinely and sincerely pray for people who feel like they have to always be on guard like always snappy, always responding to people in a rude way, or always aggressive in conversations when the other person never showed signs of aggression. That’s a deeply hurt individual.
I’ve started appreciating days where nothing dramatic happens. no bad news, no stressful interactions, no overwhelming thoughts. just a normal, quiet day where everything is calm. those are the days that actually feel like rest.