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no_hypocrisy

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8. Depends how you look at it.

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #7)

Sat Mar 15, 2025, 03:38 PM

Mar 15

I have fought all my life from father, mother, sister, teachers, principals, employers, et al to maintain my autonomy and my integrity. Others have demanded that I fit their mold(s) and I could not acquiesce as their judgments were not as sound as my own. And I have paid the price with threats, penalties, punishments, harassments, and much more.

But I have found my value in fighting them every time. I have looked back and I'm satisfied with my choices (so far).

To me, having the choices made by only myself, it makes all worthwhile.

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Your Life is Your Own [View all] no_hypocrisy Mar 14 OP

Yep somehow I'm in charge of my own life. Maybe there was a mixup somewhere or something Walleye Mar 14 #1

I'd rather make a mistake on my own terms and own it. no_hypocrisy Mar 14 #2

Yes, it is much easier to live with the consequences of your own decisions than some that you feel you w Walleye Mar 14 #3

I have no control over the cards I'm dealt. multigraincracker Mar 14 #4

💙💙💙👏👏👏 I needed to hear that message today LiberalLoner Mar 14 #5

Walk away in peace. no_hypocrisy Mar 14 #6

I sit here as one who followed that idea my entire life. OldBaldy1701E Mar 15 #7

Depends how you look at it. no_hypocrisy Mar 15 #8

But, isn't that the question? OldBaldy1701E Mar 15 #9

They were made ultimately by myself. no_hypocrisy Mar 15 #10

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