I made a conscious effort to absolutely NEVER ever pretend to be happy anymore...

I have decided to be my authentic self, despite the challenges that entails...

Not as easy as I make it sound, it took forever for some people to get used to the fact that I don't automatically answer "I'm fine" in the customary polite manner that has been drilled into us by our patients and society....

I will legit say "pretty shytti, how are you?"

Idk the reason Papa Bear is being unsupportive, and I'm sure he has his reasons, but your health and wellbeing is on the line.

If you weigh your wellbeing against Papa bear's approval, which one do you think wins out? Or should take precedent?

Be true to yourself hun, and do EVERYTHING in your power to be the best version of you that you can be.

You owe it to yourself.

Many ((((((((((Hugs))))))))))