yeah and this was often reality for slaves. iron muzzles were used to prevent them from eating while harvesting the fields, as well as a punishment tactic. it got so hot their skin would often stick to the iron and be ripped off upon removal.
Fun fact: ALL beetles I showed 9/11 to lived up to a triple their average life span. I'm not sure what to do with this information but I felt the dire need to make this public
People wanted to stay close to me while finding subtle ways to punish me for being myself and living an abundant life. It showed up through passive comments, backhanded support, and inconsistent behavior. I noticed. People donโt announce envy. Their behavior translates it.โ๏ธ
i actually think "surface level" friendships are very healthy. not everyone in your life has to be your ride or die. some friends are for the gym. some are for going out. some are just for complaining about work or bureaucracy. when you stop expecting everyone to be your everything, the disappointment disappears. those deep convos and connections are for the 2-3 people closest to you