The year I left mean comments on the internet
My year-long stint as a hater was cathartic, but ultimately unhelpful
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I have a lot of thought reading this post, but most of all, I have so much to agree with you in the inner anger I accumulated and then smeared it on the internet (it is easier than smear it on my Mom or friends, right?). But after I get over the phase of anger and self hatred, I don't really have any need to comment to show anger anymore. How miracle is it? I feel liberated from my upsetting reality because my reality is no longer heavy and crazy. Anyway, thank you for this writing. So I know I am not alone in this ❤️ and there is a cure for this, find solution for yourself, move on, live a life, confront when you need, but in reality, not on an anonymous site to smear others.
Excellent text! I'll even discuss it with my daughter. The Seneca quote was perfect!