Journaled Words {1.13.23}: I think the anxiety was a glimpse of how I might betray myself if I am not careful about how and with whom I share my story. Yes, I want to be honest, but I need to remember that I am just one soul on the road to healing in a world crowded with drivers under the influence of poisonous pedagogy. It has been a slow, methodical process for me. There’s no reason to believe it would go any faster for most others. Remember: be on your guard against those who would betray you, including yourself.