Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The realization that I’m still trying to be perfect so nobody will be mad at me is incredibly humbling.

That little girl version of myself is still alive and well and just wanting everyone to like me.

But that’s not how life works and it’s definitely not how the internet works.

I’m working on it. I can’t be the only one who on some days struggles to show up, use my voice, and chase my dreams.

Deep breaths! We got this.


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