I’m Obsessed With Learning Because I’m Afraid No One Will Believe Me

Why are we like this?

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“What’s something bad about your childhood that made you a better person?”

We are strolling along a murky, sluggish river as my friend shares this question, which comes from his therapist. He can see the skeptical, sidelong look in my eyes. I’ve had enough of toxic positivity. It’s too…