You’re going to have to ask to make sure. Set yourself at ease. You deserve it. But just know that you are valid, and you are super smart to keep things at your comfort level—and if she’s as cool as we think, she’ll be right with you on that.
Sometimes, I just need to hear the sensible thing out loud—or see it in type—to realize what I already knew.
Ugh, thank you for telling my Anxiety Monster it’s a big asshole liar, I said, with a hug emoji.
You’ve done it for me so many times. I’m so glad I can return the friendfavor. Love!
I managed to sleep for a few hours after that. And then I woke up to a text from Maeve.
Busy all weekend but wanted to say we should maybe see other people.
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My brain felt like it was full of bees. All my anxieties about social interaction in general r
