I like to think that I’ll be humble enough to maintain this attitude as well. But there are some people who have been so condescendingly flippant and self-righteous, I’m still brainstorming the perfect subtle, snide responses just in case.

I’ve gotten the “I know your heart’s in the right place” spiel quite a few times, so that ones pre-loaded, but I think the most vocal ones will feel pretty remorseful (might be the hopium talking). It stings a little to know that good friends didn’t really believe me. They didn’t think that I was lying, but they obviously didn’t believe me or else they’d be digging for answers to the glaring questions I’m constantly pointing out. Maybe my approach was off and/or maybe they just have to really want it on their own. It’s a lot to give up, really.