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The Line Between the Work and my Life

People like to pretend “professional distance” is a moral virtue. As if you can stand in…
Structural Memory

A role can be anything: mother, daughter, friend, partner, colleague. As humans, we move through a…
Power Without Accountability Is Still Power

Power does not require domination.It does not need volume, aggression, or intent. Power exists wherever one…
No, This Is Not Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is often confused with tolerance. With staying calm while absorbing harm.With understanding someone’s limitations…
“I Didn’t Mean To”

“I didn’t mean to” is often offered as a repair. It isn’t. It is a statement…
Unreliability Isn’t a Quirk

Unreliability is often framed as a personality trait. Busy.Overwhelmed.Bad with time.Bad at planning. Something innate.Something forgivable.…
They Didn’t Lie to Spare You

They Lied to Keep You From Choosing There is a comforting myth we tell about dishonesty.…
Nothing Is Broken Enough to Fix

Most systems don’t fail loudly. They keep working—just not for everyone. Deadlines are missed, but things…
Responsibility Is Not a Feeling

Responsibility is often treated as an emotion. Something you feel when you care enough.Something you lack…
#1

January did not arrive gently.It came carrying the echo of a heartbreak that was not new,only…