‘Busy’, I reply to my friend as she asks me how I am. Yes i’m busy, but i’m also struggling, feeling like i’m drowning underneath all the things i’ve said yes to. But it feels a bit too vulnerable to say all that when someone is asking you how you are in a casual off the cuff way. So I just say the first thing that comes to mind. She nods and smiles ‘Y…
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