‘The big sister you never wanted’
One of my boys is Going Through It.
I could use all caps and it still wouldn’t be enough. I mean, THROUGH IT.
He really wants to take the high road, and I know he will.
So from a very good place, he put up an Instagram video.
I was in the middle of arguing with Howler, so I figured at least scroll Insta to relieve the tension headache that was building.
So I saw this video shortly after it was posted.
I texted, “Um, Homie? Take that down.”
He said you have a bad feeling, Homie?
I said well, my opinion and $5.25 will get you a vanilla latte. A small one.
But, I spend time on the low road. My profile says I am a low-road Democrat FFS.
So I say this as “the big sister you never wanted,” but I too cannot control my mouth. And I never seem to stop being surprised when consequences walk in.
Please enjoy my gift of hindsight and protect yourself before unintended consequences find you.
He took it down.
I told him I know his heart is in the right place. But I know the low road types. And the only time they aim high is when they have a chance to knock down someone on top.
I also reminded him he’s literally got 13 miles left in a 13.1 mile marathon. You have bigger trials ahead. Save your energy for the higher-stakes ones.
I appreciated that he listened to me and found my advice valuable. I hope it turns out to be correct.
More people need to do that. Like Howler, for starters.