I Peeped That
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I peeped that. Quietly. Without a reaction. Without a comment made in the moment. Awareness doesn’t always show…
I Saw It Clearly
I saw it clearly once I stopped trying to soften what I was seeing. Not because something suddenly…
I Don’t Want to Be That Guy
Dear Tessa, I don’t want to be that guy, and the fear of becoming him has me second-guessing…
This Is a Night Confession
This is a night confession because it doesn’t survive under scrutiny. It isn’t built for daylight logic or…
I Didn’t Mean to Stay
I didn’t mean to stay. It wasn’t a plan or a promise or a quiet decision I made…
I Didn’t Perform My Strength
I didn’t perform my strength. I didn’t dress it up, narrate it, or turn it into something consumable.…
Presence Speaks First
Presence speaks before a single word is said. Before tone, before explanation, before intention can be clarified, presence…
Confidence Looked Like Delusion
Confidence looked like delusion long before it looked like self-trust. It didn’t come across polished or calm. It…
I Don’t Know If I’m Overreacting
Dear Tessa, I keep asking myself if I’m overreacting, and the constant questioning is starting to feel worse…
I Let the Moment Settle
I didn’t rush to fill the space or steer it somewhere else. I let everything land where it…