That afternoon, I had my first conversation with David, a friend whose work I had followed for a long time through social media and through mutual friends. We talked over video call. The pandemic was my official reason. The more honest one: meeting people in person becomes complicated once you have a child. Either you bring them along (messy) or you fin…
Bottled-Up Buttercup · May 11, 2026
"How does it feel to not be as successful as you used to be?"
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On peaking "early" and the comparisons we make against our younger selves
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