There was a time in my life when I thought the best stories always started with a little chaos. You know the kind. The kind that makes life feel exciting in the moment but leaves you the next morning wondering why your nervous system feels like it just ran a marathon. Back then I probably would’ve described my life as “full of adventure.” Looking back now, a more accurate description might be… emotionally exhausting with a side of poor decision-making. But hindsight has a fun

Somewhere along the way, I stopped trying so hard to be liked. Maybe it’s age, maybe it’s peace, or maybe I just ran out of energy to keep up with relationships that felt one-sided. Whatever the reason, my circle these days is small — like, blink and you might miss it  small. And honestly? I prefer it that way. There was a time when my phone never stopped buzzing. I had friends for every occasion — the fun ones, the deep talk ones, the ones who only showed up when they needed

At this point, I feel like my body and I are in a long-term relationship — and she’s that unpredictable partner who likes to test my...