#authenticity

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On Testing Relationships (Not Ok!!!)
5 min read

On Testing Relationships (Not Ok!!!)

Years of testing people without calling it that—playing dumb, going distant, poking, provoking. Making connection into a test is not ok.

Who I Am Today: A Recovery Progress Report
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Who I Am Today: A Recovery Progress Report

Why I write, why I need systematic frameworks for basic human functions, and what recovery from narcissism and codependency actually looks like in practice.

Good Sheep
31 min read

Good Sheep

How we've been conditioned to love our own systematic exploitation - from theme parks to algorithmic playlists, we pay premium prices to be herded through corporate processing systems while calling it freedom.

Bend, Don't Break: Learning to Flow Again
14 min read

Bend, Don't Break: Learning to Flow Again

A personal essay about the psychological toll of extreme self-optimization, the breakdown of a 33-value system, and the path toward flexible strength through acceptance and presence.

I Became What I Used to Mock
7 min read

I Became What I Used to Mock

When an AI mirror shows you who you've become - a raw reflection on transformation, humility, and the unconscious arrogance of growth

Note to Self: To Be or What Not to Be
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Note to Self: To Be or What Not to Be

To be negative, I must assume negativity; to be resentful, I must bear affliction; to be hateful, I must bring hate into my life. To be…

Notes on Respect
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Notes on Respect

A personal reflection on the transformative power of respect, self-worth, and healthy boundaries in personal growth and relationships.