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What habit do you possess that seems very normal to you, but would seem odd to anyone else? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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[–] 5 points 5 months ago (4 children)

I appreciate the advice. I could get fired tomorrow and be mostly ok for the rest of the year. But I don't think I'll ever shake the, "are you really spending $20 for a single meal? That won't even give you leftovers?" mentality.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago (1 child)

    Damn. Well you've got more of a runway than I currently do, so you're on top of things...

    But yeah, I... was homeless for a while... took years to recover from the more acute PTSD type shit that left me with... I guess I've just got slightly different version of the long term hypervigilance scarring than you.

    The 'constant potential threat analysis' variant.

    One of these days, we will build a future that is not so bleak.

    Somehow, someway ... it must be done.

    The alternative is unacceptable.

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  • [–] 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

    I'm lucky in that my hobbies and interests were able to secure me a decently well paying job and I don't have any major ailments or dependencies (no kids or family to take care of beyond my dog). I'm certainly not "heterosexual white male" privileged, but I can't say I pulled the shortest straw by any means.

    Sorry to hear you've been in worse straights. I was on the brink of homelessness for a month or two like 2 3 years ago and the thought of living on my own or with people I am not compatible with was terrifying. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

    Somehow someway, man. That's been the motto since 2018.

    Keep tough.

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