Petty isn’t always toxic, sometimes it’s therapeutic. The key is intention. Posting a glow-up selfie after he ghosted? Purposeful. Sending his hoodie to Goodwill instead of back to him? Purposeful. Writing captions so sharp they could slice an ego? Still petty, but with a purpose.
The redemption arc doesn’t require you to kill your pettiness. It asks you to redirect it. Use it to protect your peace, not sabotage yourself. Use it to laugh at the absurdity instead of drowning in it. Petty can be playful, healing, even empowering if it’s rooted in self-respect, not revenge.
Tessa’s Final Thought:
Petty with purpose is just boundary-setting in stilettos.
Disclaimer:
This series is for entertainment and empowerment. A little pettiness is fine, just don’t let it poison your progress.