TessaReneeI’m not revising this, not because I’m unwilling to reflect, but because reflection already happened. The pause came first. The consideration came first. The honesty came after. What I said was the result, not the draft.
Revision implies uncertainty. It suggests I misspoke or rushed or didn’t fully understand myself yet. That’s not the case here. I knew exactly what I meant when I said it, and I still know now. Time didn’t reveal a different truth. It confirmed the same one.
I’m not revising this to soften impact or smooth over discomfort. I’m not adjusting language so it lands better for someone else. If it felt sharp, it’s because clarity often is. If it felt final, it’s because it was meant to be.
There’s a habit of asking people to rephrase when the message is inconvenient. To add context. To explain intentions. To make it easier to accept. I’m done doing that. Understanding doesn’t require rewording when the message was already clear.
Not revising this is an act of self trust. It’s choosing to stand by myself instead of backtracking for the sake of peace that isn’t real. I said what needed to be said once, and I’m not undoing it to make anyone more comfortable.
I’m not revising this because the truth doesn’t change just because someone wishes it had been delivered differently.
Final Thought: Some Words Are Meant to Stay Put
You don’t owe edits to clarity.
Disclaimer
This isn’t stubbornness or ego. It’s resolution. I’m not revising this because it came from honesty, not hesitation, and honesty doesn’t require a second pass.
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