never ‘too much’

maarte- a tagalog word often used in filipino culture to label someone as “too picky,” “dramatic,” or “high maintenance.” but it’s often given to people who simply express themselves, feel deeply, or don’t tolerate being dismissed.

this is maarte.

not the way people use it to dismiss you.

this is what it looks like when you feel things fully.

i’ve always written things down.

now i’m saying them out loud.

not quite a podcast.

more like a voice memo you weren’t supposed to hear.