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"Can we normalize not having it in you to talk?" "Can we normalize not having the mental capacity to explain yourself to other people?" I hate being the one who's always cheering everybody up. I hate being the one who people lean to and they actually need a refill because we don't get gifted at exact same break we give everybody else. We don't get that luxury. If I don't answer the phone, if I don't call you back, if I don't, there's so much entitlement that comes along with it. "Can we normalize people not taking it personal but not need a moment for me?" Emotional maturity is understanding when I'm going to bleed and not bleeding on other people. I'm choosing to do so. So could you please not take that personal? Could you please understand that I may be going through something I'm working on on my own? In order to keep our connection alive, I must take a minute. I wish you happy birthday for 26 years in a row. 27 now you're going to hold it against me. Maybe I don't have it in me. Maybe my silence has intention. So my exhaustion does not lead this conversation. I still love you though.