Surviving the Snake Pit of Life
Welcome to the Snake Pit
If you're reading this, chances are you've encountered one—or several. Not the cute garden kind. I’m talking about the two-faced coworker, the manipulative friend, the charming love-bomber with a bite.
Snakes slither into your life wearing the skin of trust. They smile while they sabotage. They mirror your energy until they’ve memorized your weaknesses. And then? They strike.
But here's the thing: you don’t need to become venomous to survive. You just need to see them for what they are—and stop letting your empathy write checks your boundaries can’t cash.
🐍 Snake-Spotting 101: Red Flags Wrapped in Flattery
Snakes are rarely obvious. If they hissed on arrival, you'd run.
No—these ones charm. Compliment. Trauma bond.
Here’s what to watch for:
Inconsistency: What they say vs. what they do never matches. But when questioned? Suddenly you’re the problem.
Backhanded compliments disguised as jokes. (“Wow, I could never wear that—but you pull it off.”)
Selective amnesia: They forget your wins, but remember every single mistake—on purpose.
They need chaos to survive. If everything is peaceful, they stir the pot and act shocked when it boils.
Cutting the Cord: How to Escape Without Losing Yourself
First rule: don’t negotiate with snakes.
You don’t owe them closure, kindness, or your energy.
You owe yourself freedom.
Here’s how:
Believe your gut—not their excuses.
Document the patterns if you're unsure. Clarity kills confusion.
Detox from the drama. That includes muting, blocking, unfollowing, and unfriending. Digital energy counts, too.
Tell someone you trust. Saying it out loud is the first step toward detangling the web.
And if you still care about them? That’s not weakness. That’s proof your heart stayed soft in a world that tried to make it hard. Don’t shame yourself for it.
Rebuilding After the Bite: You’re Not Broken—You’re Becoming
Let’s rewrite the story:
You didn’t fall for a snake.
You learned how to recognize one.
The lesson cost you peace, sleep, maybe even your sense of self—but now you’ve got data. And data builds discernment.
So when you feel a chill next time someone gets too close too fast? Trust it. When your body tenses around their presence? Don’t override it.
Boundaries are holy. Silence is power.
And walking away without the need to explain? That’s spiritual growth.
Final Word: Stay Sharp, Stay Soft
There will always be snakes.
But once you’ve learned their scent, their movement, their energy—you’ll never be fooled the same way again. That’s not paranoia. That’s evolution.
You don’t need revenge.
You don’t need to prove you’re good.
You just need to trust that your peace is worth protecting.
And remember:
You weren’t bitten because you were weak.
You were bitten because you were glowing.
Now?
Glow smarter.
