What do you owe other people? Well, it depends on who they are. Generally, I’m of the opinion that you don’t owe anyone anything. “Owe” specifically indicates an obligation – something that you have to do, or it would be unfair and not okay for you to not-do. There are *very* few circumstances where I … Continue reading What do You Owe Others?
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You don’t have to love my mental illness
Today I’m thinking about this: It’s possible to love someone, hugely and entirely, and not love every single thing about them. We see romantic declarations in media where a woman feels insecure about herself and lists off a few flaws, and her romantic interest insists that he loves ALL of her, including her flaws, because … Continue reading You don’t have to love my mental illness
Journaling Prompts
Welcome to Friday, my dear friends. This weekend, I’d like to encourage you to do some emotional processing. As a country and as a community, we’re reeling, and many of us have jumped immediately into action. It’s important to check in with yourself, to figure out how you’re doing, how you’re feeling, and what you … Continue reading Journaling Prompts