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quarter-life crisisself-discovery
#RI-6ab236b6·4 months ago·
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Lookback: past 5 months

change appearance, online presence

ex broke up with me, lost friends, felt alone

What I wish I knew
"who I am outside of external validation"
If I could tell you one thing
"be authentic, don't seek validation from others"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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quarter-life crisis Category
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