Saturday August 8, 2026 | Has your life followed the path you expected or have there been many twists and turns? Consider what your answer about your inner self.
Life has had its share of twists and turns. For years, people have spoken for me, as if I don’t have any thoughts of my own—only the ones others put in my head. When I try to express this, I get an eye roll and an “Oh, come on.” I’ve always been told I need to listen to others, but I was too afraid to ask for help, and I’m just now realizing where that reluctance comes from. me, my mom and dad once moved my box spring and mattress without asking for help, simply because my mom didn’t want others to see my messy house. If people don't like my messy house, they can shut their eyes! Doesn't people with anxiety care about everything but their house? Yet during the three years I lived in my apartment, I kept it clean, even though it never truly felt like mine—it felt like Mom was paying the rent. People often say Jason repeats things I tell my “safe” people, but others warn me not to listen to him, calling him an asshole. It makes me wonder why people so often blame o...