MyCrookedMouth

So true. A friend asked how things were going (rare on its own), and when I replied "it's going okay", they responded with "just okay?".

And I cried. Just because someone cared enough to ask.

Thanks for asking. Since the anecdote I shared, things have generally gone downhill until the last two weeks or so.

What changed? Hit a low point, had an epiphany* or two^ , started taking counselling, pushed myself to get back into my side hustle, and started working out.

*you know how they say to make achievable goals? ( Shoutout to /r/nonzeroday ) Sometimes if you only make a few of these, it's hard to feel like you're making progress, even when you get through with them. I thrive under pressure, so my new trick is to assign myself LOTS of achievable goals.

^no more mr nice guy. Being too 'nice' to others, and not speaking my mind when I know something is sub-par has led to losing respect at work, respect for myself, and respect for my craft. Figuring out which mountains are worth dying on is a tough process - at least for me.

Thank you for being here. What are some key talking points that we can use to educate friends and family on the significance of this Act?