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[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 1 points 4 weeks ago

Self hate is approximately as good a motivator as ridicule, ie a negative one.

Depression or whatever the damage is isn't solved with more trauma.

To start climbing out of your hole your first step is forgiving yourself for not being perfect.