Pay Back is a Bitch

Written by

Constance Golay

Community Author

Karma. Retribution. The universe’s giant, sarcastic boomerang. 

Call it what you want—just know one thing: pay back is a bitch, and she never forgets an address.

We love to think we can sneak around consequences like they’re suggestions instead of universal laws. You step on people’s necks climbing that corporate ladder? Cool, but don’t be shocked when the same folks you used as steppingstones are waiting at the top—ready to yank you back down. You play games with people’s hearts, lie to get your way, or treat kindness like a doormat? Trust me: life’s keeping receipts.

Here’s the funny part—pay back doesn’t always hit you the way you’d expect. You might not trip over the same lie you told, but don’t be surprised when you get blindsided by something that looks completely unrelated… until you trace that messy thread back to your own bullshit.

And don’t get it twisted—this isn’t about living in fear, looking over your shoulder like you’re in a cheap horror movie. It’s about owning up. About not being the kind of person who plants poison seeds, then cries when the harvest comes up toxic.

You know what’s sexy? Integrity. Treating people right, even when you’re pissed, tired, or tempted to be petty. Why? Because pay back is a bitch, and she loves to party at your lowest moment. And she’s got all the time in the world.

So the next time you’re tempted to screw someone over, talk behind their back, or play puppet master with someone’s life—pause. Take a breath. Ask yourself: Can I handle this boomerang when it comes flying back for my face?

Life’s a circle, baby. What you sling out there has a nasty habit of swinging right back—bigger, sharper, and with your name on it.

Now, don’t just read this and nod—drop your thoughts below. What’s the worst “pay back” moment you’ve ever seen? Let’s talk about it. And remember: plant good seeds… or brace yourself when your own harvest comes knocking. 🖤🔥

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