My entire life I experienced moments where others were trying to get me to "tone it down" in one way or another. Sometimes, it's a look. Others, there were comments like "you talk to much" or "can we take it down to a 7?". For much of my life, it would really affect me. I'd be embarrassed. And since I was such a people pleaser who HATED conflict, I'd often try to change my behaviors.

But then it dawned on me...I was just being ME! Authentically ME! I also realized that in many of those scenarios, it wasn't about ME at all. It was the person who made the comment or gave the look that had an issue. Perhaps THEY felt what I was doing or saying was inappropriate...based on THEIR views, beliefs, upbringing, or insecurities. In some cases, it may have even been that they were envious because I was doing something they felt THEY couldn't or were NOT ALLOWED to do.

Either way...I'm gonna pass on "toning it down"! I'm going to continue to be my loud, outspoken, curious, ADHD, silly, childlike, self with my dark/twisted/inappropriate (at times) sense of humor. I am FULLY aware I am not everyone's cup of tea. And I'm ok with that.

Thank you, as always, for your support. Be yourselves, and have a great day everyone!

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#childlike
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#toneitdown