I wrote about my cousin, the person I admired more than anyone. Until he wasn't.
https://gkeenan.co/avgb/ive-missed-sam-for-a-very-long-time-or-pick-your-battles/
Will record an audioblog companion for this soon, but I need to finally put this out into the world. (Update: audioblog done and published.)
@keenan This was beautiful. It was a hard read at times; there are people I love who are no longer in my life for similar reasons.
Growing up does really suck sometimes. I love my life now. But sometimes I miss that childhood naïveté; being unaware that some of the people you looked up aren't so great. It's not a healthy feeling, but I do miss the family I had as a child. Not as an adult.
Thank you for sharing this. It's comforting to know others go through similar experiences.
@fourjuaneight Completely empathize with this. Growing up felt like a series of rude awakenings with regards to various family members (though most of whom aren't worth wasting words over).
I'm glad you found some comfort while reading. I appreciate you reaching out. :)
@keenan "a series of rude awakenings" is the best description I've ever read of growing up.
Thanks again for sharing, man. I know this is something a lot of us experience, but it's not often talked about.
Keenan
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