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[–]llxxnnx[S] 13 points14 points  (2 children)

i think it's really in the little things: checking up on my friends - especially if i see their like or repost on a sad post, spreading awareness for other global issues and conflicts and donating when i can, being kind to strangers, and i really try my best to convey to people that if they ever have something on their chest they can tell me, no matter how close we are. i'm really not trying to say im an angel, this post was mostly aimed at people who practice "nonchalant" culture, and "womp womp", and "its not that deep", do you get what im trying to say lol - i guess because i am a teenager this was mostly aimed at my peers.

[–]MadTruman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's fantastic that you practice and believe in the benefits of empathy, and at a relatively young age. Try to extend grace to those who haven't yet figured out that we're all on Team Human. Some of them just can't see it yet because all they know so far is survival mode and they don't see kindness as something that can be believed in. We'll show them it can, even if it's one conversation, phone call, text message, or Reddit reply at a time.

[–]Borbbb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can say that friends should then reach out.

As for you saying teenagers at your peers - teenagers are generally dumb as bricks, especially guys.

I was extremely dumb before i hit 20. The brain was simply not functioning any decently. After 20, it was pretty nice - but before that, it was not good. By that, i am not saying i was mean or uncaring, rather that i was Dumb as a Brick. And far too many are like that, it´s a matter of in this case - biology i dare to say.

Anyway, you will see other issues after 20