"It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness; that is life." - Jean-Luc Picard

I tell my daughter this bc I want her to be prepared when I'm not here anymore. I will fight for her tooth and nail but I still don't know exactly what she's going through only she does and she needs to learn how to advocate for herself even if it means a raging angry fight.

True. Also, don't ever stop being kind to people. It's a win-win. They feel valued and you sleep better.

SO...just keep being you-it works.

Being fat is not a moral failing.

And sometimes there’s nothing you can do but keep plowing along

YEP

I wish this was talked about more. I've been married to a "pushy" guy for 20 years. The implication in this post is that it veers towards sexual or physical abuse, but it doesn't always. My husband is neither, but his pushiness has destroyed parts of our life that we can never fully repair. Pushy people aren't all motivated by the same things, but the end result will be horrifying regardless, if unchecked. Rule #1 in life, set clear boundaries. Rule #2, maintain those boundaries at all costs.

“That’s life And as funny as it may seem Some people get their kicks Stomping on a dream But I don't let it, let it get me down Cause this fine old world, it keeps spinnin' around” -Frank Sinatra

So many toxic people in so called romantic films and books, I hope the examples set will get better over time

My parent's issues were each other. One night when I was 15, they got into a huge fight. I had had enough of this in my life. I got up, took my mother's car and left. I came back the next morning to get some clothes, and my mom shows up. I told her I was leaving and would not come back until they divorced, and I didn't. She gave me $200 and the car to use. I left town, and they divorced. We were all happier. Parents should never stay together " for the kids." All you end up with is mentally disabled children. I speak from experience.

"Good girl" mentality is a prime example of internalized misogyny.

Just because you’re not good at something you love, doesn’t mean you should stop doing it ❤️ you don’t have to be a master at everything you do, if ur a bad singer, sing your heart out, if you’re a bad drawer, draw everyday:) be kind to yourself, you deserve it

Sad but true.

As every trans kid with unsupportive parents can attest to...

I'm a runner and it gets harder every year to keep going. Got a peloton to see if that's easier. It's not. Exercise and watching your calorie intake is the only thing that keeps you feeling good at every age. You will still go through middle age and gain weight and have pain and have some issues w your health but taking care of yourself is all you really have that helps ease aging

Say it louder for the people in the back!

It does sometimes. I was severely depressed for years in my early twenties, it gradually got better (meds and therapy) and I haven't had a trace of it for the last ten years. It doesn't go away on it's own, but it can go away

The only one you can trust is YOU.

It's truly the only way you can be independent and not have to rely on anyone

Intellectual freedom, emotional freedom sexual freedom, gender freedom, racial freedom, religious freedom... I'm not rich. I struggle financially. I don't have kids so I don't have that obligation but money isn't a freedom for me. No. It is most certainly not the only freedom. And so very far from being the most important.

If you live on a grid, there is no such thing as real freedom.

From the age of 14 to30something, I was financially free! Then disability attacked and now I'm screwed. Thanks for the reminder that I don't have freedom.

The love of money is the root of all money. Render unto Ceasar what is Ceasar's

Its quite sad really...

Louder for those at the back....

This is definitely false. Financial security for most people is a myth, and even wealthy people can be enslaved mentally, emotionally, legally, and otherwise.

They say money can't buy happiness but it sure can make things a lot better when you don't have to stress and worry about paying the bills and feeding your family

Security

Being free from financial concern is freedom, but one can have lots of money and still be enslaved by greed or enslaved by the fear of losing one''s money. Perhaps having enough money is freedom, but I'd rather be enlightened, then there would be no fear or attachment to anything. In regular ( non-enlightened) life one needs enough provision, most people crave more than enough, so they are not free.

Disagree! Freedom of speech and thought, freedom to love who you love, freedom to practice your faith openly, freedom to be the gender you are, freedom of leisure time and relaxation, freedom to walk alone without fear of rape or murder, freedom to vote and freedom of an educated mind (the greatest independence of all to me). I could go on.

True. It helps, though, to be happy with less money. The less you need, the easier it is to achieve that freedom

One exception is the freedom of thought.

Amen!!!! I never knew how freeing until I was able to retire early from earning money with my digital currency savings plan!

Not only there is zero of true freedom within monetary system, there is only slaviest slavery where masters too are the slaviest slaves themselves. Both sides are junkies really.

I think the Queen would beg to differ.......

Yes, but it's still only financial freedom. Money is portable, negotiable power, it is vital that you are financially independent if you want to attempt to achieve total freedom, but it can only buy you so much. There are many other freedoms you need to be truly free (physical freedom, freedom of speech, religious freedom, educational freedom, etc, etc) and unfortunately there will always be someone out there trying to deny you your freedoms...

No one tell Britney Spears

True

Right on! The only way a person can be & not have to worry about not having enough money

This!! YES! Don't go into debt except when necessary. My finance professor would say, "if you cannot afford it in cash, you cannot afford it." This didn't mean you had to pay with cash, just accountability.

So true. I've told my son this since he was a baby. He has goals for a successful future now.

Oh yeah ? Ask Bernie Madof !

Mentally Free is The Only Freedom. When you control your mind & stop listening to the bs , You are truly free & the money will find you

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Not true you just changing your god. If you put your faith in money whose value can change without your consent or put your faith in friends or family your never in control never free. The best thing you can hope is to find what level of illusion your comfortable with.

It always baffles me at how much love and respect I feel for friends or distant family, and how little I get back. It hurts me to know that they don’t care about me like I care about them and it confuses me, like am I a bad person? Is that why they don’t return my respect. You would think it’s just common courtesy