A Genuine Thank You to TW (Yes, Really)

I know this sub loves to snark, but I genuinely want to thank TW—not for being a role model, but for unintentionally showing me the kind of person I don’t want to be.

Watching her missteps has been like holding up a mirror to some of my own past behavior—trying to control how I was perceived, craving validation, and sometimes treating people poorly because of my own insecurities. Seeing how this plays out so publicly with her has forced me to reflect on my own choices.

The difference is, I’ve worked (and am still working) to change. Therapy has helped me realize that life doesn’t have to be a PR campaign. I don’t have to curate my image or make sure people see me a certain way. I just have to live—for myself, not for external validation.

So, in a weird way, her mistakes have helped me grow. And for that, I’m actually grateful.

Has anyone else experienced anything similar?