My parents always told me to follow my dreams.

Now my dreams are just about affording groceries that aren't on sale.

I've been doing the work in therapy to develop healthier coping mechanisms

Now I can procrastinate with a clear conscience and call it 'self-care'.

I've been doing the work in therapy to develop healthier coping mechanisms,

but so far, my go-to coping mechanism is just telling people I'm doing the work in therapy.

My therapist said 'doing the work' means leaning into discomfort.

I told her I'd just lean into my weighted blanket instead.