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.
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Years of testing people without calling it that—playing dumb, going distant, poking, provoking. Making connection into a test is not ok.
Explores the energy cost of ambiguity and the body's response to mixed messages.
On intelligence as heat: power without empathy burns. Choosing aim, restraint, and environments built for your temperature—responsibility over being right.
I used to react aggressively during conflicts for so long and have so many expectations from people. Ironically, I would keep these…
Discussion of empathy's challenges, including how sensitivity to suffering can lead to overwhelm. Explores the tension between compassion and self-preservation.
A personal reflection on the transformative power of respect, self-worth, and healthy boundaries in personal growth and relationships.