@humansofny: I had to learn that this narrative I was brought up with—that I could do anything— just wasn’t true.

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rarajeev_
R.S.R.S. :
the post-college burnout. so common. you are kind of pushed into this race. and you find out a few years later, it doesn't matter. there is no race.
2026-07-20 22:41:46
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skyemountain21
Lea :
Ohh noo. The gifted child to depressed adult pipeline is real.
2026-07-21 17:21:03
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jo89387
jo :
What a beautiful person.
2026-07-20 23:35:46
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dontdoitbrodont
nojustno :
Bless this sensitive soul. So many of us are suffering alone. Bless you too, reader.
2026-07-20 20:49:48
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usernotfounddtryagain
notmyname :
I liked how he reframed success, not as being extraordinary but as showing up. 👌
2026-07-20 16:55:45
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gill.sara.g
gillsg :
The idea that self esteem shouldn’t have to be earned is so insightful 👏
2026-07-20 20:28:30
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uge_ruge
UgeRuge :
Wait… but you are actually Obi Wan Kenobi.
2026-07-21 13:05:20
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quinwrites00
quin :
this is probably the most attractive and masculine a man can. selfware, ego checked, done work on is emotions. so many young men think they need to the “hero” when just being a well adjusted man with a job is above and beyond at this point.
2026-07-21 00:02:14
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proqblem
proqblem :
What a beautiful guy
2026-07-20 22:02:57
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the_movie_goose
the_movie_goose :
This same thing happened to me in my 20s. I’ve had this conversation with my two teenage sons a few years ago. Sometimes the most full life is a simple life. Even a droplet makes big ripples.
2026-07-21 01:13:42
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spicymews
spicymews :
he seems so kind 😩
2026-07-21 04:08:40
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chelsearowe13
Chelsea Rowe :
I’m so proud of men like this for being vulnerable and sharing their struggles with mental health. We are all human
2026-07-20 23:20:00
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mskatmarrufo
mskatmarrufo :
We’re all in the same boat rowing together. 💙
2026-07-20 21:16:15
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yolotiktok84
roomisclean :
Overachievers have it SO hard once the reality of this life hits home. Sending you lots of love and patience! ❤️
2026-07-20 21:00:43
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tedbegleyjr
TedBegleyJr. :
Great interview. So raw and honest.
2026-07-20 23:00:46
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mademoisellechantel
MademoiselleChantel :
The courage it took to be this vulnerable!
2026-07-21 12:05:06
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natedennis09
Nate 🏳‍🌈 :
If this beautiful human is seeing these comments, here's a great screenshot of one of the truest smiles I've seen 🥰
2026-07-21 15:11:33
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aprivateislander
k • islander & illustrator :
Really relatable. We were raised to be main characters and then learned we were part of the ensemble. He still has so much pain in his eyes, I hope he finds passion and joy in his life again.
2026-07-20 20:51:49
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hollyrosieee
Holly Rose :
thank you for your vulnerability, this resonated a lot
2026-07-20 22:26:35
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zram_vision
ZRAM :
We’ve built a culture that convinces people to feel they lack something intrinsic and it’s out there in the world some where. When it’s actually already within us wether we have yet to realize it or not
2026-07-21 13:53:03
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whimmmmmmm
whimmmmmmm :
I always see the little children behind the grown up eyes. Some people work their whole lives to live up to expectations they never agreed to have put upon themselves.
2026-07-21 00:35:39
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gonegonemf
gone gone :
he's not okay. you can feel the pain in his laught and see the despair in his eyes
2026-07-21 15:28:15
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randydoval
Random :
He’s gorgeous
2026-07-20 19:25:01
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oliveandlimpet
Melissa the Lampshade Lady :
Honestly, showing up every day IS heroic ❤️
2026-07-20 20:25:59
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thatdudedoyle
Ryan Doyle :
Had to realize this too. It’s okay to just be a guy.
2026-07-21 00:58:49
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