Not everyone will stay — and that’s something the heart learns the hard way. A few days ago, I saw a TikTok post from Rica Peralejo where she talked about friends who had cut her off — and how she’s learned to be okay with it. What she said really hit me, so I decided to write this. Twelve years ago, I suffered a stroke … Continue reading It’s OK When People Unfollow You in Real Life
The summer sun wasn’t messing around. 35 degrees and it was scorching hot at 3 pm, but there was no way that was stopping me from meeting Elena. We both work online for No-BS Marketplace, an Australian SEO link-building company. We’d only ever connected through work chats, her being my editor in the past. Unlike most editors, Elena always gave kind feedback, something I genuinely … Continue reading Meeting My Work Besh
As we navigate through our 40s, birthdays often feel overshadowed. Loved ones become preoccupied, distances grow, or sometimes, it feels as though people simply forget. Perhaps it’s my increasing detachment from the whirlwind of daily life that has made me feel somewhat invisible. In an era where social media is ever-present, it’s easy to mistake a glance at a picture for a genuine connection. The … Continue reading 2023 Is Not Just Another Year
too many fucking disappointments are usually a sign of too many fucking expectations Continue reading How are you?
I must admit that there are still days I would be so down that I cry buckets. I wonder how big my tear ducts must be I must have cried a dozen or so since last year. The reason for my tears? Well, I feel that as time goes by, people, especially friends seem to have forgotten that I still exist. Then I realized what … Continue reading Friendship
From My Corner of the Couch 