It started innocently enough. A fleeting glance at a coworker's promotion, a pang of envy when a friend shared a vacation photo. But over time, these tiny seeds of jealousy grew into a towering, suffocating vine that wrapped itself around my self-esteem. I found myself constantly comparing my life to others, always falling short.
The jealousy manifested in subtle ways. I'd find myself scrolling endlessly through social media, envying the curated lives on display....