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The Covid cough won’t let me laugh yet, and somehow chocolate lost its spell. What in the hell happened to me??? That’s where this story starts: a real-time look at COVID recovery that trades drama for honesty. I talk through the positive test, the decision to get to urgent care quickly, and how Paxlovid likely kept things from getting scary. Then we get into the long haul—chest congestion, a thin appetite, and the strange peace of simple food. Soup, no dairy, low salt, and the slow work of rest have become the rhythm, while my dog negotiates for longer walks I can’t quite deliver.

I’ve also been thinking about the forces that shape us, and one topic came to me: gullibility, especially through the lens of being an only child. Without siblings as a reference point, I learned some lessons the hard way. I share a childhood moment that rewired my instincts and trace how those patterns show up in adult relationships. We explore practical tools for spotting red flags without turning cynical: listen for consistency, compare timelines, and ask calm follow-up questions. When stories wobble, it might be deceit, it might be privacy, or it might be someone telling you what they think you want to hear. Either way, let boundaries do the heavy lifting and match your trust to the reliability you see.

If you’re curious about how health choices intersect with everyday life, there’s plenty here—COVID symptoms, treatment, taste changes, and why vaccination matters even when you’re otherwise healthy. If you’ve ever struggled to balance generosity with discernment, you’ll find scripts and signals to keep your heart open and your eyes clear. Press play to join me for a grounded, candid conversation that puts care and truth at the center. If this resonated, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use a little honesty today.

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