@stephanie.schutt: the more you feel the need to explain yourself, more you might want to pause and ask why. & i get it, because I’ve caught myself doing it too. but most of the time we’re simply trying to control how we’re perceived. trust me, the right people don’t require an explanation and the wrong people won’t be satisfied with one anyway. you don’t owe people context for a life they’re not living. you’re allowed to just decide & press on 🫶🏼