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I am committed to leave a legacy of good, from which others may gain understanding, strength, and a modicum of peace.
February 8, 2021
Email Exchange with a Friend
Friend:
I know you weren’t expecting a response from anyone. Here are my two cents worth since I haven’t known you long.
First off, that question about why you haven’t settled down and had a family is a bullshit question. You don’t need to answer it. Sure, one answer is you haven’t found the right person. Another answer is maybe you don’t want to settle down. Yes, it’s nice to come home to someone, don’t get me wrong, but it’s not for everyone. Just because it’s a societal norm doesn’t mean you have buy into it.
Now as far as your bipolar goes, again I haven’t known you that long to make a judgement on that. However, from what I do know, you seem like a nice person and a remarkably interesting person to be with. I am sure that changes from day to day, but that is true for everyone. No one person is perfect. Everyone is flawed. So, for you to compare yourself to others is alright, but you also just need to look at yourself from a distance. You have a friend in me, and you always will. I do read your journal entries. I hope this finds you having a good day and I will probably message you later to say hi.
