Thread by @Richmond_Lee

I always have so many mixed feelings after posting a long bottled up hot take. On the one hand it's reassuring to see I'm not alone in these frustrations. OTOH hand I feel bad for putting so much negativity out there and making others feel bad (even when I disagree with em)

Thanks for your kind responses. And also, to all the people who disagreed with me in good faith, thank you you too!

I'm a middle child (from a large family of many VERY AGGRESSIVE A-types) so it's my natural inclination to always look for the path of least resistance. It's deeply uncomfortable for me to deal with direct conflict. But that's an important life skill!

So ultimately these "hot takes" are good exercise for me. Saying what's on my mind, even if it might upset some people, and then dealing with the consequences. That's an important part of life!

Also becoming more comfortable with saying stuff, even if it doesn't come out perfectly. Sometimes I'll say something in haste and people will poke holes in it. That's fine. It's a learning experience.

I gotta remind myself, this is just Twitter. Sure it weirdly goes on your permanent record, but so what? Nothing is really at stake other than my ego. And you know, that thing needs some toughening up😅

Ultimately what I think I'm afraid of is actually being "wrong." To say something and then later regret it. To look, to BE foolish. But if that happens, I just have to learn and grow. So even if it's painful, it can be an enriching experience!

TLDR: I need to be more comfortable with reaping what I sow. Owning what I've said or done. That's it!