Day: April 21, 2026

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The Hidden Cost of Friendship

Friendship isn’t free—but its cost can’t be measured in numbers. In this personal reflection, I explore the emotional weight of friendship, the pressure to “make friends,” and what it means to lose yourself while trying to belong. Drawing from my own experiences and my book Sweet Lies & Burnt Grounds, I share what I’ve learned about boundaries, expectations, and why real friendship should never require you to abandon yourself.