I Am, As The Poets Say, A Mess

i am, as the poets say, a mess

if i see a group of men laughing i just know its not funny

never assume your partner feels loved, show them.

— Chapter VIII, Chen Chen

[text ID: Raising one’s voice in a small space felt at once godlike & childish.]

Don't allow others to consume you. If they don't call, go to sleep. If they don't message you, put away your phone & have a good day. If they are distant and refuse to tell you what's wrong, go home and do something fun. You live for yourself first. They are secondary.