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.world
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    5 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.

    • TheEmpireStrikesDak@thelemmy.club
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      3 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.

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      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.

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        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.

    • fuzzzerd@programming.dev
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      5 days ago

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