Hi, bestie.

i bring an “excluded since childhood” vibe to the function

Also: I am so afraid of being excluded that I will exclude myself at the smallest sign of rejection

That’s us hahaha

i know it's hard. but i so firmly believe the strongest antidote to loneliness is reaching out first. and continuing to reach out. again and again and again. excise any scrap of shame you hold about being the person who texts first or pitches the plan or asks to get lunch. everyone is tired and busy and struggling. and afraid of feeling unwanted and unimportant. don't let the people you love feel that way. reach out first. don't be a ghost in your own life.

Here’s your 1,000mg prescription of reassurance