PostsCommentsPayoutsdebbyfranker (65)in Reflections • 3 days agoRE: The World is yet to SeeSometimes the cause of this kind of feeling is the endless competition that is going on through our minds. We love to measure our self worth and value base on the people around…debbyfranker (65)in Freewriters • 3 days agoRE: 8 January 2026, @mariannewest's Freewrite Writing Prompt Day 2976: is that right?My post:debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • 4 days agoRE: Epiphanous PerspectiveThis look like someone standing with one foot in reality while watching others stepping away from it.When we talk about what actually matters is uncomfortable, and maybe that’s…debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • 6 days agoRE: Drops of AppreciationYou talked about relevance. That part really stood out to me. Feeling needed by the people closest to us is powerful. When that disappears, people look for validation elsewhere.…debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • 10 days agoRE: To The DogsThis really captures how life doesn’t reset just because the calendar does. I like the honesty here, no fake optimism, just showing up and doing the work anyway. You talked about…debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • 11 days agoRE: Happy to See You GoThat line about smiling while skating really stayed with me. Pain can steal joy quietly over time, and when it becomes less its grip even a little, it feels like getting part of…debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • 11 days agoRE: More Engaging AloneI like the way you framed choice as both a benefit and a trap. When there’s always a shortcut, growth begins to slow down. Taking small steps like having to “find the words”…debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • 13 days agoRE: Do the MathsThis post made me reflect on how often we treat symptoms and call it progress. Outrage, blame,they all feel productive, but they don’t change the source of the problem. Working…debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • 13 days agoRE: Nothing to GiveThe idea that humanity is consistently getting worse is harsh, but I can see what you mean. Technology is amazing, yet it doesn’t teach us compassion or patience. Maybe the real…debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • 15 days agoRE: Puppy Steps Anyone who’s had a puppy knows the bite-y phase is real 😅 Removing yourself instead of reacting is such a hard but smart lesson. That is a big win on sleeping through the night…debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • 16 days agoRE: Unawakened ThoughtsOn consuming vs thinking The point about consuming a lot but thinking very little is powerful. We scroll, watch, listen all day, but rarely challenge our minds in a meaningful…debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • 17 days agoRE: Saving it for LaterYou explained something I struggle with perfectly, choosing what’s easiest and calling it self-care. Sitting on the couch feels like recovery, but most of the time it just makes…debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • 18 days agoRE: Tied with a BowThis post feels honest in a way most Christmas stories are not. We put so much energy into strangers online and forget the people who actually know us. Family is imperfect…debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • 19 days agoRE: Nothing but a NumberThe part you talked about tradition becoming a cage instead of a guide is powerful. What once helped people survive can later stop them from growing. Holding on too tightly…debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • 27 days agoRE: Gold Cage LosersThis feels like a warning more than an accusation. Moral decline doesn’t happen in one big decision; it happens in small discounts on values. A little excuse here, a little…debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • 29 days agoRE: Through One EarThe cultural difference you mentioned is interesting. It shows how something so small can carry very different meanings depending on where you’re from. I like that you didn’t…debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • last monthRE: Average Weight TimesThe part about parents not being allowed to hit their kids but being allowed to feed them harmful food… that one shook me. It’s uncomfortable, but it’s true. Not all harm is loud…debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • last monthRE: Independently EntertainedI relate a lot to what you said about childhood. We didn’t think about the “cost” of entertainment because it barely had any. And at the same time, it made us better, stronger…debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • last monthRE: Forever in SolitaryThis post made me think about how much time I spend online thinking I’m “socialising,” when in reality it’s just scrolling through highlights of people I don’t even know. It’s…debbyfranker (65)in Reflections • last monthRE: When is it Time?I really appreciate the way you flipped the conversation from “kids these days” to “what are we actually preparing them for?”. It made me think about how much of adulthood is a…
