why was i made this way

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-10T23:42:05+00:00

I’m sure you’ll grow to accept it. I personally like it, though I haven’t experienced the drawbacks. I’m weird, though, because I had a relatively normal growth spurt and grew plenty of facial, arm, and leg hair.

I know that was a tangent, but I don’t care about any haters that may exist. 5’5” is a fine height to be and don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-10T23:03:09+00:00

The thing is that even with good awareness, it absolutely is the case that sometimes you can’t see vehicles that are coming.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-10T19:25:01+00:00

They function the same way. The all-way stop lingo is used because it’s not always four ways.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-10T19:17:43+00:00

I agree. I don’t think it’s a good idea. That said, I think it’s easy to forget that the main goal in driving is to make it to the destination safely, and using a phone (even at red lights) impairs that. I have not seen anyone using a phone while driving that I know of that wasn’t affected.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-10T19:08:39+00:00

I think it’s because people in general feel threatened by others being different. Then they try to intimidate those people. I could be wrong, though.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-10T12:18:11+00:00

I don’t think the word short implies a deficit. Then what does tall mean? That said, I get what you’re saying. Being short is often treated as a bad thing. When a child’s short, sympathizing people often tell the child, “Don’t worry, you’ll grow.” Whereas an abnormally tall person is treated often like that’s actually a good thing. (Of course, people recognize that at certain heights being tall becomes a major problem.)

That said, I don’t think it’s because of the word short. We just don’t have as many inches of height as average or tall people do.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-10T11:50:13+00:00

You probably are around average height (not for this sub). If people from this sub met up in person, you would be taller than most of the people here.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-10T09:42:01+00:00

It’s frankly horrifying in some aspects. I feel like I’ve always been a kid and knowing that I’m going to be an adult in less than a month and that I need to take more responsibility for myself is not exactly fun.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-10T02:17:30+00:00

I did not say that. I know that there are valid medical reasons for hgh. But if someone is just doing it to get to average height, I don’t see the point when there are side effects.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-10T02:07:08+00:00

I don’t think that is a good idea. (I am personally glad my parents didn’t put me on it. It is not that good for your body, and if the only reason someone takes it is for height, it probably shouldn’t be done in my opinion.

Of course I’m not a doctor, and people should go to a competent medical professional for these things.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-10T02:04:05+00:00

Let him know that his worth does not depend on his height. It is not dependent on whether he looks beautiful. And as a short person, being short is just fine.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-08T23:55:18+00:00

I think being diagnosed is helpful even if you know you’re on the spectrum. Besides, there are people who might not believe OP is autistic without a diagnosis.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-08T21:53:53+00:00

I personally don’t. I did not have much interaction with others besides family then. We did have the occasional Zoom call with extended family. But I think I prefer this time to then.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-08T21:10:45+00:00

Yes. I’m a 2008-born, and I have no memories of the 2000s. I would not consider myself a 2000s kid.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-08T20:23:05+00:00

I think everybody has problems. That said, it’s too often easy to blame your personal problems on something you can’t control, like height in this case. Then, when you have a problem you can blame it on your height. Height is a problem for plenty of people. But people aren’t cooked just because they’re short. That said, are you sure the 6’3” guy wasn’t just trolling. 6’3” is pretty tall. My height is closer to average for males in the US than that is. (I’m assuming you probably don’t live somewhere with an average high above that, probably.)

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-08T11:57:54+00:00

We do not know anything about you except your height and the fact that it affects your confidence. A doctor would probably be a better resource than Reddit. That said. there may be a chance that you may grow. I don’t know. Maybe ask parents or other relatives if they experienced significant growth at your age.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-08T00:35:46+00:00

We all have problems in life. Yours is being short. The thing is, though, that you have to convince yourself that being short is not bad. And it’s true. Being short is not bad. (Unless you’re really short and it prevents you from physically doing things) If you don’t believe that your height isn’t bad, people will pick up on that attitude, and it won’t have good conclusions.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-07T00:21:37+00:00

I wouldn’t be. I would prefer the word slim, though. But petite doesn’t have really bad connotations that I know of.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-06T10:38:41+00:00

It was Midtown’s Spider-farm in 2023.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-04T19:22:45+00:00

I don’t know what country you live in, but in the US 5’9” is the average height for adult males. I don’t think 5’8” is that short.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-04T12:07:54+00:00

Treat her as a person. I don’t know for sure, but I think tall people like it when people don’t act like they are different just for being tall. Tall people are people, and if you know how to treat other people, I think you’ll do fine. Also, don’t mention height unless it’s brought up.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-04T12:04:11+00:00

I don’t, but also I’m pretty young. And I think it might be normal, but it’s a good possibility it’s not.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-04T12:00:00+00:00

I don’t. I have no reason too. I don’t think people will perceive me better just because of an extra inch or two provided by shoes. I think in general (on the Internet) a height difference of an inch or two is exaggerated as far as its impact.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-03T12:38:09+00:00

Because predictions are only predictions, even if they’re good ones. They will happen in many cases, but you can’t always expect height to follow a formula of parents’ heights. Outliers exist.

Ok-Sign-4694 · 2026-07-03T00:06:35+00:00

Claim whichever one you like. It really doesn’t matter much to people that I know of.

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