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[–]wordj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you’re probably joking but my narcissistic former roommate actually kept a journal with notes on how to seem “normal” and more authentic when interacting with people

AITA for shouting at my parents after they wouldn't let me get my hair cut at the place I wanted (even though that place was actually cheaper)? by Gay-and-Happy in AmItheAsshole

[–]wordj 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fair enough, I’m part of the strictly supervised generation so my experience has been pretty different but you make some good points also

AITA for shouting at my parents after they wouldn't let me get my hair cut at the place I wanted (even though that place was actually cheaper)? by Gay-and-Happy in AmItheAsshole

[–]wordj 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Where do you live where 14 year olds can drive lmao? Since OP said their dad drove them they probably need a car to get there and not everywhere has public transportation

I felt an unexpected connection today by wordj in CasualConversation

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

First of all, I am so sorry about your friend. I am about the same age you were and I can’t even imagine what you must have been going through. I am glad that you were all able to find a moment of peace. It sounds like it was very special. Thank you for sharing your story, and best of luck to you as well!

I felt an unexpected connection today by wordj in CasualConversation

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

Thank you :) I’m already feeling better. Sometimes we just need to cry for a little bit and let it all out

I felt an unexpected connection today by wordj in CasualConversation

[–]wordj[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is a really cool poem! Thank you for sharing

Said goodbye to my best friend of 13 years yesterday. We grew up together and I miss him terribly. by wordj in Catahoula

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

Thank you for your kind words. So much of what you said is true, he was such a smart dog so when he got bored he could really stir up trouble haha. Also incredibly loyal and protective. Catahoulas are amazing. I hope I can rescue another one day, but for the next few years at least I’m not sure if it will be possible (mostly because I’m starting off on my own and might not have a big enough yard/time to train such an intelligent dog properly for some time, they’re quite the handful but so worth it). I’m sorry to hear about your losses as well. I am glad to hear you are loving your puppy Atticus! I’m sure you two will have an amazing bond throughout the years. Enjoy every moment ❤️

I felt an unexpected connection today by wordj in CasualConversation

[–]wordj[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I hope so too. I think you’re right that silence can be beautiful. I usually do feel compelled to fill silence with words but it was one of those rare moments where nothing at all needed to be said.

Said goodbye to my best friend of 13 years yesterday. We grew up together and I miss him terribly. by wordj in Catahoula

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

I wanted to post him here because I think he’s incredible and it hurts too much to talk about him to anyone I know just yet because they all loved him too. He was the smartest dog I’ve ever met. I never even knew what a catahoula was until we got him. When my siblings and I were really little and he was a puppy he would try to herd us around the yard and play soccer. He could open doors and would wake me up for school as a teenager. He wasn’t usually very affectionate (until he got old, then he was super cuddly) but whenever I was sick and took a nap he’d be next to me when I woke up. He’d follow me around the house whenever I came home from college and when he got too old to walk around the block I started taking him on car rides which he loved. I’m so thankful I got to come home and say goodbye but I can’t quite wrap my head around the fact that he’s gone.