on not knowing - by Ava - bookbear express
by Emil Nolde This past week I realized that I’m spectacularly unreassuring in my personal life. As in, whenever someone tells me they’re worried about something, I’m usually like, “Eh, it’ll probably be fine.” When I say that, S pointed out, I usually mean,
by Emil Nolde This past week I realized that I’m spectacularly unreassuring in my personal life. As in, whenever someone tells me they’re worried about something, I’m usually like, “Eh, it’ll probably be fine.” When I say that, S pointed out, I usually mean, I believe in your/my ability to deal with the situation so that it’ll be resolved efficiently and without anyone involved incurring significant bodily harm. I do not mean, you will get the outcome you want. I do not mean, you will not be in discomfort or some amount of pain. I definitely do not mean, you will be forgiven, or I love you…
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