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Think your bad days are just bad luck? Think again. As a writer, I turn every embarrassing moment, grievance, and encounter into a story. Discover why you should never trust a writer, and how you can reclaim control by mastering your own narrative.

You should never trust a writer.

I say this with the maximum amount of fucks I have to give — but NEVER trust a writer.

I’ve realised over time that I can move on from things very easily. And as an emotional person, I don’t think that’s normal. I used to think I didn’t hold grudges — but it turns out, I do. In fact, I don’t know anyone with a greater capacity for holding grudges than me.

I start plotting. I turn evil. I have an excellent investigative brain. I will research you. Find out all the ways I could fuck you up — and then not do it. Because I like knowing that I’m in control. I like knowing I can disrupt your peace and that I have “chosen” not to. Not harmless, I’m peaceful.

And that’s where being a writer is helpful.

Because every adversity makes a cool story. You might be called an idiot today, but literature will make the other person look like an absolute asshole — without you having to exaggerate or lie. Literature is kind like that. It knows what’s up.

I remember there was one occasion where, like an absolute fucking idiot that I am, I drank water before leaving work. I stay three hours away. I travel in a public bus, and there are very few toilets on the way.

Naturally… let’s just say — naturally.

Luckily I was able to get down on a mall and use their washroom, but it was painful. It was embarrassing. It was one of the most embarrassing and uncomfortable experiences of my adult life.

So I did what anyone would do in that situation.

I wrote an article AND a LinkedIn post about it. Yes, a LinkedIn post inspired from bladder shenanigans.  😁

Read: Why Discomfort Teaches Us Gratitude and Why We Only Notice It When Things Go Wrong

LinkedIn Version: Discomfort has a funny way of teaching gratitude

In my head, when something bad happens to me, I have two options — crib about it or make it into something that would benefit me. Content.

I choose option three — I do both.

The other day, I had a horrible experience speaking to the executive director of a very well-established animal welfare foundation. I wrote about it. I found out everything about the organisation, and even found a way to connect with their owner, but I didn’t complain. I wrote about it.

Because once I had all the intel, I knew who was in charge. Me.

Read: When Leadership Fails Quietly and Everyone Else Pays the Price

So when you’re with a writer, be rest assured — we don’t see you as a person. We see you as a story.

And we will write it. We will use it.

And you’ll never be able to prove it was about you. Literary fucked and legally helpless — welcome to the world of writers. We control the narrative. We are the main character, the director and the producer of the story. You’re just one insignificant cameo.

Sincerely,

Queen of all Shreyalogists

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