I never used to pay much attention to how people reacted to my progress, until I started noticing a pattern with someone I considered a close friend. Every time something good happened in my life, she would laugh it off, downplay it, or make subtle comments that didn’t feel right.
At first, I ignored it. I told myself that maybe I was overthinking. But over time, it became more obvious. The support wasn’t genuine, and the energy around her felt different whenever I shared something positive.…CONTINUE READING