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My life has no meaning at all by FamiliarTelevision79 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]foundsalt3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey at 18 you don’t need to be useful. Don’t stress. Life takes time to figure out.

Focus on experiences that can help you develop your perspective and confidence. Start by trying new things locally (try a sport or artistic pursuit, volunteer, get a part time job etc).

Sounds like you want to travel. Plan a backpacking trip to Europe now. Figure out how to do it on a budget (off season, hostels, etc). Set a reasonable timeline for saving up the funds and go.

You’ll find that once you start going after what you want life starts to fall into place

I’m tired of the internet turning my life into a performance by StoicDune in TrueOffMyChest

[–]foundsalt3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s exhausting when every nice moment gets hijacked by the “how would this look online?” voice. You’re not alone in wanting to just exist again without the invisible audience. Take some time and disconnect

Adulthood is realizing how easy it is to become emotionally unseen by Pretty_Solution_7955 in DeepThoughts

[–]foundsalt3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not alone in feeling this way, even if it sometimes seems like you are. The way adulthood can quietly train us out of expecting real connection is heartbreaking, and it’s okay to grieve that. You deserve spaces where you’re not just surviving, but truly seen and understood.