A Not-So-Bitter Pill to Swallow

Releasing a long-time fear isn’t the bitter pill I thought it might be.

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For most of my life, the opinions of others have been of the utmost importance to me. I’ve sought approval, recognition, and generally being liked.

More and more, though, it’s become increasingly evident to me that this doesn’t matter. At least, not in the way I…