I didn’t write this to be liked.

I wrote it to be honest.

Somewhere along the way, tone became a loyalty test and curiosity became suspect. I played a part in that — and so did the culture around us.

This is my first Substack of 2026.

It’s not a resolution. It’s an inventory.

If you’re tired of slogans and ready for a grown-up conversation, read it here:

https://open.substack.com/pub/brucemageetheweatherdsoul/p/why-dont-you-like-me-anymore?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&shareImageVariant=overlay&r=1uq4od

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