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The Class Bully

I haven’t often given myself permission to walk away from toxic, petulant, drama-addicted, or abusive people. In my school years, it was because I didn’t think I had a choice. I was stuck with them until graduation. In the years when I clashed with those of an evangelical mindset, it was because I thought stayingContinue reading “The Class Bully”

We’ve Tried Nothing and We’re All Out of Ideas

You’ve likely seen them if you’re a regular TV viewer. They tend to show up as online ads as well, including various streaming platforms if you haven’t chosen the commercial-free package. They often start with some touching scenes or images of people showing love to one another, or talking about their struggles with loneliness orContinue reading “We’ve Tried Nothing and We’re All Out of Ideas”

I’m Willing to Wait for It

I haven’t always appreciated the month of January. It’s the “winter but never Christmas” month of the year, when many (including me) may find it difficult to find joy. More recently, the joy that is possible in this month has been more apparent to me, for which I’ve been thankful. Whenever a more reasonable outlookContinue reading “I’m Willing to Wait for It”