I get a lot of peace of mind from actively choosing to stop explaining myself unnecessarily to random people.

I wasted so much mental and emotional energy stressing myself out and getting sealioned when I'm literally grown as hell and have nothing to say to random ass people idk

Whether it be self-care, enforcing my boundaries or protecting my own health, I will not be letting y'all sucker me into stepping outside myself to explain anything just bc someone who isn't feeding, fucking or financing me, demands it.

Just because you want me to give me my life story so you can determine whether or not it's a fitting justification is a you issue.

Take it to your altar ya deity(ies)y or ya mama.

So as a friend, I'm reminding y'all that it's okay to choose you and your peace of mind.

I know why we marginalized groups feel the need to explain ourselves and justify our existences to people but not everyone is genuinely trying to understand.

You don't exist to be an example or an educator if that is not something you're getting paid for. If you don't have the capacity, it's absolutely okay to enforce your boundaries.