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Aristus

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5. I discovered pretty early on, as a bullied kid, that a good cry now and then can be very therapeutic.

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Sat Feb 22, 2025, 03:42 PM

Feb 2025

I had to have mine in bed alone at night. If bullies see you cry, they never let up.

My life is so much better now. I wouldn't want to be a kid again for all the money in the world.

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The Daily Bitch*: "I talk a lot of shit for someone who just needs a good cry, [View all] niyad Feb 2025 OP

Have a good cry niyad 😭 Clouds Passing Feb 2025 #1

awwwww thank you so much! niyad Feb 2025 #2

If I started crying, I'd never stop. n/t malthaussen Feb 2025 #3

I do understand! niyad Feb 2025 #4

I discovered pretty early on, as a bullied kid, that a good cry now and then can be very therapeutic. Aristus Feb 2025 #5

A good cry is indeed theraputic.. I have seen many comments over my niyad Feb 2025 #6

In retrospect, I had it easy. Aristus Feb 2025 #7

Anybody who does not meet the masters' very narrowly-defined parameters niyad Feb 2025 #8

No kidding. I wince whenever I see some silly-ass, maudlin bromide about the joys of childhood. n/t malthaussen Feb 2025 #9