"Judged by the Jury of Misconceptions"

There’s a thing about unsolicited opinions—they have an uncanny ability to show up uninvited, like that one guest at weddings who critiques the food while hoarding dessert. And no matter how thick your skin is, some words sneak through and sting, making you wonder, "Wait, is this about me, or a character in their alternate reality?"

Recently, I found myself at the receiving end of some rather colorful assumptions. Let’s just say the narrative painted about me was a masterpiece of misunderstanding—completely different from the truth, but hey, points for creativity! It was the kind of thing you’d hear and immediately think, Wow, they’ve got an active imagination. Normally, I’d brush it off, but this time, the weight of those words hit differently.

Here’s the thing—people will always have opinions, even if they’re based on a half-read sentence from the book of your life. It’s easier to judge than to understand. But as tempting as it is to spiral into self-doubt, it’s worth remembering that someone else’s perception of you isn’t your reality.

So, to anyone out there who’s been mislabeled or misunderstood: breathe, laugh at the absurdity of it, and remind yourself that you’re more than someone else’s assumptions. Because honestly, if life was a courtroom drama, we’d all deserve the chance to share our side of the story—and maybe even cross-examine a few narratives while we’re at it!