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Dear Someone: Stop explaining yourself to people who’ve already made up their minds.

Dear Someone: Stop explaining yourself to people who’ve already made up their minds.

Let peace be your response. You don’t owe clarity to those committed to misunderstanding you.

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Ali Papa
Jun 23, 2025
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Dear, Dear Someone, _

Let me share a story that still echoes in my memory.

There was a girl I knew in college—bright, brilliant, and unapologetically different. Her fashion turned heads, her opinions stirred debate, and her kindness often confused those who mistook confidence for arrogance.

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