Downer reality, but two happy things I'm working on to take my life back.

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Friends, I have to admit:

My boss was right.

I’m not too proud to admit when I am wrong, and I did so to him today.

Not in an overwrought way, but a clear and explicit statement that I’m on board.

I mean, I still need to leave this job, asap, and this specific mess (I like the term “mishegas”) is still their fault.

Also, upon reflection, I likewise realize I had a role in my estrangement from my family of origin.

If we are handing out blame, and there is plenty to go around, I’d estimate my fault for the whole situation at 20-40%.

A final thought

With both situations, my work mishegas and family estrangement, there were systemic issues that were studiously ignored, until they couldn’t be anymore. “Omertà” may be good in the movies, but it makes messes in real life when we carefully and consistently insist on avoiding difficult truths.