The Stranger With My Name
I’ve heard people describe me in ways I barely recognize. At first, it felt like they were talking about someone else. But now I’m wondering—what if they’re seeing something I haven’t figured out how to see in myself?
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How I Wrote “Living in the Comments”
This post was already about self-doubt. So writing it with an AI didn’t make it easier—it made the mirror sharper.
Living in the Comments
Sometimes I’m not writing for clarity. I’m writing to defend myself against a comment that hasn’t been written yet.
The Cost of Sophistication
Getting sharper comes at a cost. The more refined your thinking becomes, the more you risk drifting into isolation. This post explores the hidden tax of clarity—and what it means to stay reachable without dumbing yourself down.
Writing Helped Me Notice I Was Seeing Differently
I didn’t set out to write about personal growth. I just wanted to get clearer. But writing about other things helped me finally put into words a shift I’ve been feeling for years—that sometimes growth changes how you see the world before you even realize it.
Sharpened Doesn’t Mean Sterile
As your work gets more refined, it risks losing the texture that made it real. But if you do it right, refinement doesn’t erase your voice—it reveals it.
Do I Still Sound Like Me?
Your writing gets sharper. Your thinking gets clearer. Your tone gets cleaner. But somewhere along the way, you wonder if the people who liked the messy version of you still recognize the voice.