You have Covid. That's a great excuse. Just stop going. Tell them your dog died, you have a eye infection, elevator stopped working, you have temporary amnesia.
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Aspychata
Misery
Do you NEED to go? What happens if you just... dont? I mean, wouldnt it feel better to just put your foot down and say "heck with it, I aint doing it"?
Rodafina
Sometimes, setting boundaries means saying no without a reason or an excuse. You are allowed to just say no.
Aspychata
As a person with anxiety, l had a backpack full of excuses to whip out at a moment's notice. Especially for family events.