I don't like being around people who talk poorly of others mental health struggles.

I rarely see/hear it anymore. Most people can be understanding or at least tolerant.

But when I hear people joke about and pick on others for being anxious, strange, emotional, ect, I wonder what their life is like to not have any understanding or compassion. Especially these days.

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twiigss · M

That was most of my life growing up in school. According to the other kids at that time, I won't amount to anything.

Interesting how nowadays, I'm a person at my job people come to and rely on and back then I saw straight AAA+++ perfect students were still stuck in 9th grade while I was a senior.

I look back on school and all I see is the abuse I had to endure. I'm proud of myself for getting to where I am in my career.

Sure, that time ended a while ago, but life's experiences stay with you.

ScreamingFox · 41-45, F

@twiigss I understand this. I was very much tormented for being strange until people realized I was good at art and music. My son is bullied because he very smart also. I tell him something similar, one day these people will answer to you because of your gifts.

I don't know what it is about the people that have to pick but I'm glad I don't understand.