I feel like a whole generation of kids are missing out on positive male role models.

Step up, and pass on the good vibes and knowledge

    • edgemaster72@lemmy.worldEnglish
      292·
      6 days ago
      • I have basically no self-esteem or self-respect
      • I see very few if any redeeming qualities in myself
      • I don’t like who I am or what my life is

      But in addition to that, I find myself unwilling or unable to make changes that might improve anything I listed above. I wouldn’t recommend being or living like me to anyone, therefore I would be a very poor role model.

      • fartographer@lemmy.worldEnglish
        8·
        5 days ago

        It turns out that one of the symptoms of depression is not having the tools to deal with your symptoms of depression.

        • village604@adultswim.fanEnglish
          5·
          5 days ago

          That’s why I’m grateful that my mom stuck me in therapy when I was 9 after the divorce, and again after the ADHD diagnosis.

          My wife has almost the same upbringing and mental issues, but never saw a therapist until college, so she has almost no healthy coping tools.

      • TheEmpireStrikesDak@thelemmy.clubEnglish
        1·
        4 days ago

        I bet there’s something you’re good at, or even just okay at, that you might be good at teaching to someone who isn’t good at it.

        I have periods when I go into a slump and I feel like how you described. I’m definitely not a role model, my life is falling to bits, and I’m a failure at life, as a certain family member likes to keep reminding me. But the fact that my nephew comes to me when he’s got a problem shows I do have something to offer. I bet there’s something you can offer someone, even if you might not have the mental energy right now.

      • fuzzzerd@programming.devEnglish
        6·
        5 days ago

        Self awareness is definitely a redeeming quality, and it’s clear you have that. Something to build on, if you want.