childhoodfather's death
#RI-6a6b0b4a·7 months ago·
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“grew up believing my father was the grave”
What Actually Happened
I believed my father was the grave we visited, carrying guilt for something that wasn't mine
What I wish I knew
"my father was a person, not a place"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"believe in your own identity, don't let others define you"
Regret Index
9/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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childhood Category
17
childhood decisions logged. Avg regret 7.9/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
76%
of childhood decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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