I’m in a Toxic Relationship
Today, on the verge of a breakdown, I realized I’ve been in a very toxic relationship for a while now. One that gaslights me. One that nudges me toward decisions…
I’m in a Toxic Relationship
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Software developer by day, skateboarder when I can escape, dad 24/7. I write about code, the AI revolution, and staying sane while the industry reinvents itself. Skateboarding keeps me grounded. Fatherhood keeps me humble.
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