late night thoughts
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What’s the best way to deal with negative thoughts? People always tell you to “think positive.” Which is adorable. That’s like telling someone whose kitchen is on fire, “Have you tried… not having flames?” Or… “Hey, remember that embarrassing thing you did in 2008?” Why yes, Brain. I was trying to enjoy my coffee, but…
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I live near Joshua Tree. Not in Joshua Tree. I have not fully ascended into desert wizard status. I still require air conditioning, iced tea, and occasional contact with civilization. But I live close enough that when people leave one-star reviews of Joshua Tree National Park, I can read them while staring out the window…
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People love saying “you can’t blame your parents forever” as if childhood magically stops affecting your nervous system once you pay taxes. The truth is, some wounds don’t disappear with age. You just get better at carrying them while pretending you’re fine in the Walmart checkout line. 💀
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For years people called me “bipolar,” “dramatic,” “too sensitive,” and “crazy” without ever stopping to ask why I experienced the world so differently. Turns out I wasn’t broken after all. I was autistic… and trying to survive in a world that punishes people for standing out while pretending it celebrates individuality. 💀
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