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The most therapeutic part of living in the van was driving away from bs

I didn't have debt, didn't owe anybody anything except a few bills. I didn't have to worry about seeing the faces of people that hurt me. I didn't care what they were doing, it didn't affect me. I didn't have to settle for the same boring shite every day life. And even when I came back to it, it's all just been a painful learning process. More adaptation to do after a flood of perspective.

It's ugly isn't it? 😂 Hard to look at? I know people avoid me these days online and offline and I feel it because I care. But nobody can take from me anymore. The people that drifted away, so long and be well on your path.

I've felt like being back dumbed me down, but my mind has been busy devising a dream bigger than the bullshit life. I'm not losing my mind, I'm finding myself. It's so ugly. But it's so beautiful.

There's a few people here going through it too. I see ya. I hate giving advice, but I just want to say...

Please take it easy on yourself. You are doing hard work becoming yourself instead of following the crowd. It's beautifully hideous and people will look away as you walk through life, afraid of your unpolished radiance. Stand tall. Back straight, shoulders relaxed, jaw unclenched, core strong, ass out and keep trucking 🖤
Matt85 · 36-40, M
living in a van sounds awesome bar some of the logistics of human needs. like where did you poop? how did you have money to pay for fuel and food? i've thought about doing it but i worry about stuff like that.
@Matt85 There's lots to worry about, but there's ways. I had a cassette toilet that you used and then it sealed, you removed it from outside and dumped it at a dump station. I've also gone the bucket and pool noodle route. There's special bags you can buy. And you can work remotely. You need WiFi, so it's not easy to be off grid, but that's the compromise and the challenge. You have to find ways to make it work.
Degbeme · 70-79, M
I`ve known you for quite some time now and followed you through many of your stories, life adventures and your health issues and I`m going to say, I for one am damn proud of you. You have shown strength where many would have given in. I haven`t spoken to you much, because sometimes I just don`t know what to say. But saying I`m proud of you, I needed to say.
@Degbeme Thank you Deg. I really appreciate you saying that. I'm just glad you're smiling and making others smile sweetheart 🤗
Pretzel · 61-69, M
did you ever sell the house?
@Pretzel not yet, fixing it up a bit more and waiting for a better market so I can get what it's worth. I hate it, but it'll be smarter in the long run.

 
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