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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Man I'll tell you what though being old rocks. Ok physically maybe not so much but Jesus life gets easier once you drop all the bullshit you got worked up about when you were young. I mean the world being on fire isn't great but on a personal level I'm not insecure or worried about much of anything any more. Straight blissing.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

On the other hand, I loathe humanity

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

YMMV: I didn't give two shits what anyone thought when I was nine and I didn't have to worry about rent.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Lucky for you. The folks I know all grew up with various forms of insecurities, fitting in, doing well at school, whatever it was. But happy to hear you're not one of them.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Internally at least, I chalk it up to being oblivious rather than being self-assured. Especially in retrospect. But a comfortable home/upbringing definitely enabled that.

But then they always say 'ignorance is bliss'.