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c0zmo
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20 and counting 😭
20 & Over / by c0zmo
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 November 1st, 2023
...See more What is something that surprised you in your 20’s, or any piece of advice to offer those who hit the 20’s?
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What does that even mean?
Gateway to Growth Paths / by c0zmo
Last post
 August 19th, 2023
...See more Recently, it seems that I can’t seem to escape these phrases. “You need to be stronger.” ”Be more bold. You’re too quiet and soft spoken.” And the vast majority of other phrases that suggest the same or speak about my character/personality. It’s very confusing to me because I grew up as a background character and that has obviously shaped me into who I am today. I just sit, observe, speak when I really need to. Is that really so horrible? The problem is, the older people don’t understand me, even when I attempt to be bold or strong or speak up, I always end up saying the wrong things or .. I don’t know what to say. It’s so confusing. When I step out of my comfort zone, I get told that I’m not doing it right. When I am myself, alone and totally okay with that, it seems to bother people. They start to tell me that I’m not trying hard enough or that I’m not a teenager anymore so I should be stronger. As you can tell my the essay above.. it’s been a pondering thought for a while. I apologize in advance 😭 It’s just .. WHAT more do you want from me?? I don’t have it all figured out.
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