My therapist said 'doing the work' means leaning into discomfort.

I told her I'd just lean into my weighted blanket instead.

My boss told me to 'manifest a positive outcome'

when I asked for a raise.

My therapist asked me what my five-year plan was.

I told her, 'Survive and maybe afford therapy for another five years?'

I've been working on my emotional regulation in therapy

Now I can cry about my student loans in a more intentional way