Author: thepathtoworthy

I don’t think it’s unusual that someone doesn’t know how to just listen. Listen without offering an opinion or advice. Hell, I fall into that camp from time to time. I just want so desperately to say something or do something that makes it all better. I am, of course, super well intentioned, but I… Continue reading Ya hear me?

Do you know people who seem entirely deficient when it comes to the basics of human interaction? There are so many reasons why a person is this way. Genetic disposition, nurturing (how they were raised), a side effect of terrible relationships or other experiences, and so on. If you don’t know who or what I’m… Continue reading You, sad. Me, robot.

Mother Teresa was quoted as saying “People are unrealistic, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway.” Lovely sentiment, eh? Only Mother Teresa could get away with sharing such a simple and powerful thought. My instant reaction is sure, I’d love to, but do I get to be pissed off too? Or, when I act that way,… Continue reading Mother Teresa Said So.

I’ve been thinking a lot about the idea of making things all about me. I mean, wondering if it’s something that I do often. I’m not silly enough to believe I never do it, as I know it’s part of human nature. I’m just wondering how often I do. It’s hard to keep track of… Continue reading It’s not about you…it’s about me.

What does all of what I've been talking about mean in the scheme of female friendships? Well, this means that I’ve never really had an easy time. I question myself, I question others, and I waffle back and forth all the time. I almost never know where I stand and how to withstand the stepping… Continue reading Thank you, LB.

The journey I've spent time describing this week is indeed the one I’m on now. That said, I falter, often. I tend to revert back to who I was because that feels more comfortable for me. Bizarre, I’m aware. The discomfort of the situation felt more uncomfortable than the ‘who the fuck knows’ on the… Continue reading The Collective Pretending.

Remember where we left off yesterday? The parking space that we found in full-fledged renunciation of a thing? Well, part of the reason why I’ve always struggled is that I’ve failed to come to a complete and full stop in that very space. Not even close. I can’t kid myself. I know a thing to… Continue reading The Fakest Friend.

I touched on insecurity a bit yesterday, but the truth is, it’s deeper seated than that. Well, let’s back up for a moment. I start with insecurity and then, once I've pushed beyond that a smidgen, I move into the realm where I am able to recognize that what I am seeing is not what… Continue reading Samesies, right?

Female friendships are pretty complicated. Enough that I don’t expand on them too often. It’s not a favorite topic of mine by any stretch. I suppose it’s that part of me that feels completely dysfunctional when it comes to friendships. The sensitive parts of me that feel like I’m just too much, always. I am… Continue reading Girl…power?

Hey there. We made it to Friday. Hallelujah, right? I know. I’m excited too. These weeks can be incredibly long. I hope you don’t feel as if I’ve been a negative nelly this week. I am not telling you about all the personalities and behaviors that irk me to complain. I’m doing it so that… Continue reading Your stress is stressing me out.