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psyraw's avatar

it can be hard to navigate friendship after graduating, and seeing the “natural” or expected progression of others reaching for certain milestones can feel alienating as well. i’ve reframed my way of thinking about it, changed my goals and accepted life outside the norm of things.

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I. S. Bashirah's avatar

Hello! Thanks for sharing. I'm currently in the process of reframing my goals to suit the new norms of my life. It's interesting how it sometimes can feel like I'm going through something all on my own, but then it turns out many of us are actually having the same experiences all over the place. Was there any particular goal that you found fulfilling during this time?

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Eros (They/he)'s avatar

I dont think any one image can fully articulate what my life is like at this stage. Though I guess the view from my brother's apartment sums it up well.

I see the large brick school building that i used to go to when i was just a little kid. The apartment building across the way with all the blinds closed and the house where I went to a birthday party with my first (barely we were like 11) girlfriend.

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I. S. Bashirah's avatar

Hello! Thank you for sharing this glimpse into your life with me. I hope the familiar views from your brother's apartment also serve as a comfort.

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