“For example, right now my thoughts start to turn to what must you think of me? I was often told growing up that I’m too much—” “Who the fuck told you that?” She doesn’t respond at all to my outburst even though all I want to know is who had enough nerve to say that to her face so I can set them straight. “And I allow myself to acknowledge that I am not every person’s cup of tea. Maybe I am more than they can handle. And that’s okay because I’m quite fond of myself and no one can take that away from me. I’m at peace with who I am, so what you think of me doesn’t matter.” I think you’re just
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