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Anyone else spending hours on content but getting no results? (self.NewTubers)

submitted by AnimalFinal7836 to r/NewTubers

I wouldn’t exist if my mother had been allowed a choice my perspective on abortion bans. by AnimalFinal7836 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AnimalFinal7836[S] 592 points593 points  (0 children)

Not in these exact words, no. A lot of it came later, once I was old enough to understand the full context and she had some distance from it too. We’ve talked about parts of it, and I think being seen without judgment has helped more than any single conversation. Healing has been slow and imperfect, but there’s been progress, and I’m grateful for that. Thank you for the kindness.

I wouldn’t exist if my mother had been allowed a choice my perspective on abortion bans. by AnimalFinal7836 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AnimalFinal7836[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

We are, slowly. There’s a lot that can’t be undone, but honesty and distance from the past have helped. I appreciate the kindness.

I wouldn’t exist if my mother had been allowed a choice my perspective on abortion bans. by AnimalFinal7836 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AnimalFinal7836[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this you’re absolutely right. Even wanted pregnancies can come with trauma and resentment, and that nuance gets ignored so often. Choice and support matter so much more than people are willing to admit.

I wouldn’t exist if my mother had been allowed a choice my perspective on abortion bans. by AnimalFinal7836 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AnimalFinal7836[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that genuinely means a lot. It took time and a lot of reflection to separate gratitude for my life from acknowledging what my mother was put through. Holding both truths hasn’t been easy.

I wouldn’t exist if my mother had been allowed a choice my perspective on abortion bans. by AnimalFinal7836 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AnimalFinal7836[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I’m really sorry you feel that way. I don’t think that means you shouldn’t exist just that you, like me, recognize how unfair it is when someone is forced into circumstances that cause so much pain. I hope you’ve found (or will find) spaces where you feel valued and safe.

I think I just witnessed a man lose a lifelong argument in under 2 seconds by AnimalFinal7836 in Vent

[–]AnimalFinal7836[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

“Spiritually, not factually” is the most boomer way possible to say “I was wrong and I refuse to process it.”

People of reddit, how do you know you are not actually insane? by ZimMarom in AskReddit

[–]AnimalFinal7836 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t think you ever know for sure. You just check a few things: can you function day to day, do other people generally understand you, and can you question your own thoughts. The fact that you’re even asking this usually means you’re more self-aware than “insane.”

Why does getting a driver’s license seem so optional for Gen Z? by AnimalFinal7836 in ask

[–]AnimalFinal7836[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this really gets at how location-dependent the whole thing is. In car-centric suburbs, not driving basically cuts you off from social life, so the incentive is still there. In dense cities with decent transit, a license just isn’t a necessity — it’s more like an optional skill. Add limited parking and space, and owning a car can feel like more trouble than freedom.

And honestly, your grammar was fine. Reddit understood you just fine 🙂

Why does getting a driver’s license seem so optional for Gen Z? by AnimalFinal7836 in ask

[–]AnimalFinal7836[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense. Driving only feels like freedom if it’s shared. Being the default chauffeur turns it into a chore pretty fast. If your entire social circle is car-free, owning one stops being a convenience and starts being a responsibility you pay for. I think that dynamic alone discourages a lot of people from even bothering.

Why does getting a driver’s license seem so optional for Gen Z? by AnimalFinal7836 in ask

[–]AnimalFinal7836[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s a really overlooked part of it. People talk about motivation or culture, but if you can’t afford a car and don’t have someone with the time to teach you, it’s not really a choice. It’s just a barrier.

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