Knots and Conversations

I’ve never liked conflict. Even small tension ties me up inside. It's like a knot in my stomach I can’t untangle. I replay conversations, overthink every word, even draft apologies I’m not sure I owe. Keeping the peace has always felt safer than speaking my truth. But I’m trying to unlearn that. To stay despite the discomfort, without exploding. To admit that it doesn’t feel right, and trust that real connection can handle honesty. It’s truly uncomfortable, but real feels better than smooth. And that knot? It’s starting to loosen.

• Conflict
• Discomfort