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Look, some people have bad experience, some good. Let's listen to both. No reason to tell anyone their experience is not real/true/authentic.
My apologies. I didn't intend to invalidate anyone's experience. I wanted to provide an alternative explanation for the same experience.
I've had some pretty bad days (and some bad years). Looking at everything through the lens of "the world isn't made for me" instead of "I'm broken" has helped me to cope, and has inspired me to search for new opportunities.
As you said, everyone's experience is valid.
Not every day will be good, and having a new viewpoint doesn't stop the pain. I do hope, however, that my viewpoint can help to provide comfort and guidance to someone.