Have you found anything that worked? I also find myself in those once-in-a-while situations. But when I cant share them, they feel way more frequent and overwhelming and then it’s just spiraling from there.

Fortunately a friend has almost miraculously became suddenly way more understanding and talkative. Would hope for the same happening to you.

“This lame excuse worked so well in Iraq and when they finally confirmed we lied, nobody cared enough to visibly and globally hold us accountable. Why not try it again in Iran, using proxy this time.”

I like the analogy with toilet paper. Because when its bad, the very thing that was supposed to help you, got you covered in shit with no back out plan, making it that much worse.

Very fitting