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What's something that's made you feel like a grown-up? (midwest.social)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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A lot of memes I across the Internet are about how everyone, no matter how old, is just a kid inside, trying to figure out what's going on, which is something I definitely identify with.

But every once in a while, something happens that does actually make me feel like a grown-up. It's usually small, and kind of silly, but it's fun, and I thought people might want to share theirs.

For me, most recently, it was realizing I like Greek yogurt now. It was trendy when I was like 12, and I couldn't stand it then, but I bought some on a whim, and now I keep the fridge stocked. That drastic change in my tastes took me aback momentarily, but I thought it was a nice fun little milestone.

How about you?

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[–] [email protected] 38 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Helping my son deal with his mental illness, drug addiction, and ultimately suicide.

I really have never felt like an adult, until my son moved in with me (I met him when he was 5 days old, and was kept from seeing him again until he moved in with me when was almost 17). Suddenly I had to deal with his medication, his appointments, keeping him out of trouble, learning to be a father of a 17 year old I did not know.

After his death the feeling stuck around for a while, but has slowly gone away over time. My last born child turned 18 earlier this year, and while that made me feel old, it did not make me feel like an adult. I even took him to register for college that, just feeling like an old kid.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I just......I want to hug you.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)

His birthday is coming up in a couple weeks, his death 6 weeks later (11 years this year). This is the hardest time of the year. Some days I could really use a hug.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 months ago

Sending all the love an internet comment can muster friend

[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 months ago

Sending you a hug