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[–] Batmancer@lemmy.world 62 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Put your handheld valuables or nice trinkets away anytime a friend is bringing over someone you don’t know. I miss my PSP :(

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[–] AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world 58 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Buy Bitcoin! Sell in November 2021!

[–] SayJess@lemmy.blahaj.zone 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I was about to comment There wasn’t any bitcoin in the late nineties!

Then I realized that not everyone is the same age as me. Apparently I’m very high πŸ˜…

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[–] DestroyerOfWorlds@sh.itjust.works 55 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Don't smoke cigarettes ever.

Slow down at that blind corner in October 1989.

Don't take the shortcut to downtown in July 1994.

Don't lift that giant tube tv by yourself in May 2005.

Never stop exercising, playing guitar, writing, and painting/multimedia art.

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[–] Franzia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 53 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You're a girl mfer πŸ₯²

[–] mindbleach@lemmy.world 32 points 1 year ago

Yeah this thread is 70% sad-sack life stories, 10% Sports Almanac financial advice, and 20% popping around the corner with a rainbow flag yelling SURPRISE!

[–] mindbleach@lemmy.world 40 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] blindbunny@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

This is my favorite version because it doesn't tell yourself exactly what you are but you sure as fuck aren't straight πŸ˜‚

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[–] AlexWIWA@lemmy.ml 39 points 1 year ago

Don't sell your Gameboy. You'll regret it within a week.

[–] angelsomething@lemmy.one 36 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Keep hiding when you hear him come. It’ll get better. You’ll leave and he’ll die, alone. She loves you but must deal with her own issues which are related to being his wife. Hang in there.

[–] Xtallll@lemmy.blahaj.zone 28 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] vis4valentine@lemmy.ml 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Read this is Woody's yelling voice.

Yes, you are a girl :D

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[–] Antimutt@lemmy.dbzer0.com 25 points 1 year ago

Choose the other school, like the smart guy did.

[–] bloopernova@programming.dev 22 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

TW child abuse

Both your mum and dad are using you to hurt each other. The stuff they tell you, the way they hit you and scream at you, all that is wrong. It's not your fault, and I love you because despite all the evil they unleashed on you, you grow up to be a sensitive, caring, loving human being.

You have autism. You are not broken, or lazy. You spend your time daydreaming because the real world is incredibly shitty to you. Next time you see a doctor, ask them to speak to them alone, and ask them to get you the help you need.

None of those children are your friends. They're nasty bullies and you don't need their approval.

Your life gets better. Find this girl in America and be her penpal. Meet up, she's your soulmate. Tell her everything you know to help her heal, and she'll help you in return.

Memorize these dates and use them to make fucktons of money. Use your billions to plant trees. Plant as many trees as possible, as early as possible.

See you in 40 years. Sincerely, you.

Edited to add:

This is a hug, your parents never hug you and you need to be comforted. They've never told you they love you, and that's incredibly important to do every day.

It's ok to cry, don't shut that part of you off to stop the bullying.

Don't get on a motorcycle like your dad wants, you don't have good hand eye coordination or good eyesight, and the accident you get into leads to lifelong chronic pain.

You are not ugly, and it's ok to be weird! Celebrate your uniqueness!

Instead of sitting outside a locked house for hours after school, go to the library and read, you're allowed to do that.

That teacher is a pervert, don't be their friend just because they talk to you.

Spend more time with your aunts and grandmother, they love you and can help you feel normal.

Your mum lies to you about a lot of stuff, she's very damaged and taking it out on you because you arrived a month after her 16th birthday. She was r***d by your dad and made to stay with him, none of that is your fault or burden to bear.

Your brother is an annoying little shit, just walk away from him. He grows up into a nasty fascistic asshole who blames everyone else for his failures. Including you. Do not ever get involved with anything he does, especially to do with computers

You have way too much put on you for such a young person. Read these books for ways to withstand it all. I wish I could travel back in time and adopt you.

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[–] Throbbing_Banjo@midwest.social 22 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You're not lazy, you're not stupid, and you're not a loser. You just have ADHD, and once you figure that out things will get much, much easier. Hang in there.

[–] MashedPotato@lemm.ee 13 points 1 year ago

That's pretty much exactly what I would say. I'm grateful there's so much more awareness now. But it would have been waaayy easier to find out in my teens than in my 30s, now that I have years of ingrained habits and self destructive thinking. Its like carving wood instead of shaping play doh.

[–] DrQuint@lemm.ee 22 points 1 year ago

No.

But, uh... I have a ROM of Sonic 2 where you can play as Sonic Tails AND Knuckles, all at the same freaking time.

Wanna play it?

[–] NakariLexfortaine@lemm.ee 20 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Tell dad about everything going on. Don't stop telling him. He's the one who will help you get away from the bad stuff that's about to start, and keep it from getting worse. Things will still hurt, but not as much. He can help you through the confusion.

And he won't hate you for feelings you're already having. He'll help it make sense, help you find the words you keep looking for.

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[–] Lorindol@sopuli.xyz 20 points 1 year ago
  1. Do not let Mom ever have brain surgery.
  2. Make grandma see a different doctor. The current one is clueless.
  3. Bust Dad for smoking in secret and force him to stop. You know how it can be done.
  4. Idea of Mom and Dad getting a divorce is a scary one, but it probably would make their and your life a lot better.
  5. Start jogging daily. You'll never like it, but you need to do it to.
  6. Ask her out when you're 15. She likes you too.
  7. Start taking guitar and piano lessons. Turns out you have musical talent, you just haven't realized it yet.
  8. No, I won't tell you how to get rich. You'd fuck your life up royally with unlimited money.
[–] HKT3020@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago

Hell no. You actually think in this social climate, as a grown-ass man I'm gonna be seen talking to a ten-year-old boy whose relationship to me can't be explained in a way any reasonable person would believe?!

That little shit can figure it out on his own, just like I had to.

[–] DharkStare@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago

Mine Bitcoin when it comes out because they actually will become valuable in the future.

[–] Branny@sh.itjust.works 18 points 1 year ago

Don’t do drugs. Ever.

If you are being pressured by your peers, change them. There are other peers out there who will value your decision.

[–] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Pay the fuck attention in school you little shit

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[–] Sendpicsofsandwiches@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Appreciate your brother. You've only got a few more years with him.

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Defend yourself. If he tries to touch you, make a fuss. Also, you're gay.

[–] SuperNerd@programming.dev 16 points 1 year ago (3 children)

It's not your fault. Tell someone. You'll survive.

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[–] SayJess@lemmy.blahaj.zone 15 points 1 year ago

Hey! It’s ok that you feel like a girl trapped in a boys body! Mom and Dad won’t really like it, but they will eventually come around. You can do this!

[–] ChrislyBear@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, I'm going to tell you about the 4-5 girls, that were/will be interested in you but you were/will be to dumb to notice. Stay calm, be yourself and take a little initiative. It'll be alright!

[–] ikiru@lemmy.ml 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You weren't just too dumb to notice, they were also too scared to be explicit. Don't be too hard on yourselves.

But it's also true that we were all too dumb as shit to notice.

[–] bornforleaving@reddthat.com 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)
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[–] PrivateNoob@sopuli.xyz 14 points 1 year ago

So you love watching anti-pride protests on YT, right? Actually you love cocks too. You're bi haha cope kiddo does fortnite dances.

Be less Christian to be more Christ-Like.

Being gay is not something you're stuck with, it's who you are and you have every right to celebrate it.

You're very clever. Don't use your cleverness to manipulate or do harm.

You will find love.

ACAB

[–] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There's a smallish coffee company up in Seattle called Starbucks. Invest early and often. And while you're up there be sure to catch a Mother Lovebone show, but don't get too attached to Andy Wood.

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[–] databender@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago (2 children)

You WILL actually end up with a boring, white collar job, and you can make a lot more money a hell of a lot easier if you don't get any tattoos from the neck up.

Also, you hate them but you're really good with computers.

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[–] Duranie@lemmy.film 12 points 1 year ago

Your parents are doing their best with the tools they have, but they're preparing you for the world they grew up in - not the one you will live in. The things you think are for other people? They're for you too. You can have them, it's just going to be a lot of work to get there.

[–] banazir@lemmy.ml 12 points 1 year ago

I love you.

It's okay to be alone. There will be people later who will enjoy your presence, but if you're only comfortable alone that's okay. As long as you try every once in a while.

[–] Bloodwoodsrisen@lemmy.tf 11 points 1 year ago

You're gonna end up almost dying at around... 16 yrs? Do not go through that target training course.

Oh, and you're Ace & Genderfluid, have fun!

[–] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Ask an older relative to invest a couple hundred dollars for you, in both Apple and Microsoft, not to be touched for at least 2 decades.

You have ADHD

Admitting you are wrong is the first step towards being less wrong

You are not that smart, you are just a guy with glasses that can't fight and makes sentences that are way too long

Be sure to be doubtful

[–] mkeee2015@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago

Tell her you love her. You won't be harmed, even if she doesn't feel the same.

[–] squaresinger@feddit.de 10 points 1 year ago

Keep a low profile and you'll be fine. Just don't take parenting/relationship advice from your parents.

Also: School stuff really is freaking easy if you'd put in just a little bit of real effort.

And skip that girl you meeed when you are 17. She's trouble.

[–] Lewistrick@feddit.nl 10 points 1 year ago

Take time to be a player of your own life, not just a spectator.

[–] gunpachi@lemmings.world 9 points 1 year ago
  • Try to listen/think before you start talking.
  • Listen to your parents even if you don't feel like it.
  • Stop watching the naughty stuff because it's bad for you.
[–] PolPotPie@hexbear.net 9 points 1 year ago

stay away from that one girl, you'll know which

[–] FartsWithAnAccent@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

You've got some fucked up shit heading your way kiddo, can't really do anything about it though so I guess just git gud and toughen up? Also, avoid alcohol, it doesn't help and will eventually kill you.

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[–] Chai@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Dad dies when you're 23. Mom is mentally ill, don't ruin yourself trying to save her. Buy bitcoin!

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You're literally attracted to red flags, and that's gonna color how you interact with the world if you don't dodge it. You're better off following your attraction to men; somehow, against all odds, you manage to dodge the cheaters on that side of the baseball diamond.

[–] blindbunny@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 year ago

Your dad is a piece of shit. Find a mentor before your too old and you have to figure it all out by yourself.

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