WORK
I turned down the promotion everyone thought I wanted.
It came with more money, sure—but also the expectation that I’d always be available. I chose my evenings instead. Haven’t told my parents yet.
THE ANONYMOUS FEED
Say the thing.
What people are really thinking, right now.CONFESSIONS
My best friend has no idea she saved my life.
She showed up with takeout on the one night I’d decided I was done trying. We watched terrible TV and she never knew. I’m still here because she knocked.
HOT TAKES
Being busy isn’t a personality trait.
If every answer to “how are you?” is a list of tasks, you might be hiding from having an actual life. Rest is not a reward.