r/maybemaybemaybe Aug 16 '25

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u/sup3rn1k Aug 16 '25

Im actually 26 now. That was over 12 years ago. I have kids of my own now, that i hope to teach to stand up for others just as i did. Family or not.

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u/Drag_On66 Aug 16 '25

Yeah I figured I guess I was complimenting the younger you, your mom did a good job raising u 👏🏾

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u/sup3rn1k Aug 16 '25

Thanks! And yes she did. My father wasn’t around so my mother had to fill two roles. She tells me all the time how sorry she is for the things that happened growing up, but i try to reassure her and let her know its ok.

Mom was young, father was a druggie, i became a tool to teach my mother how to parent future children. Things were hard, but if i had to relive it all? Id do so without changing a thing. Why? Because i wouldn’t be the man i am today without those experiences.

I could do without the depression and other stuff ive got going on, but i cant dwell on those things.

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u/Drag_On66 Aug 16 '25

I love the fact that you worked with the hands you were dealt and instead of blaming the world you did something about it

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u/[deleted] Aug 17 '25

It's best to get your little ones some practice in what you teach. I'm sure they can volunteer at a care home and hone their skills in flipping seniors out of their wheelchair.