In this episode of May Thoughts Ako, pinag-usapan natin yung moment na narealize mo na hindi mo na kailangan i-justify lahat. Yung dati parang automatic response yung magpaliwanag, tapos ngayon… hindi mo na lang ginawa. At okay lang pala.

We talk about why over-explaining became a survival skill. Especially when you’re gay, when you’re different, when sanay kang mag-defend ng choices bago pa itanong. Akala mo dati clarity will earn understanding. Pero minsan, kahit gaano ka ka-clear, hindi pa rin naman nila gets.

This episode explores what happens when you stop filling the silence. When you let people project. When you observe instead of engage. Not passive. Just selective.

May mga bagay ka ring hindi mo na ine-explain ngayon:

• Kung bakit ka nagpapahinga.
• Kung bakit hindi ka mabilis mag-reply.
• Kung bakit umalis ka.
• Kung bakit nanatili ka.

Optional na pala magpaliwanag at ang gaan pala nun.

Topics Covered

• Over-explaining as a survival skill

• Being gay and emotional labor

• Letting misunderstanding exist

• Observation vs engagement

• Choosing when to explain

• Growing quieter in your 20s