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[quote=Anonymous]I’m almost entirely different. My parents influenced me a lot in high school. Then I spent a lot of time in my 20’s questioning their belief systems — from religion, to politics, to sense of social obligation. It wasn’t until my 30’s that I figured out just how toxic my mother was and how her influence had caused me to be anxious, angry, and socially awkward as a teen. I had also taken on some of her more narcissistic and codependent traits. With self examination I worked hard to get away from being like that. I don’t blame anyone who found me judgmental, pedantic, attention-seeking, or oppressively depressive as a teen and young adult. I’m now much more outgoing with a larger and more diverse group of friends. I’ve shifted into a role where I tend to prefer listening to talking. I’ve grown a lot in my capacity for empathy, and I’m hardly ever irritable. About the only things I’ve held onto are a couple of talents and a couple of interests/hobbies that I developed in my time in high school. But even these have evolved some. As an example, I still love cars, but I’m not looking for thrilling races at this point in my life.[/quote]

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