[Market Down]

As long as the world doesn't become a Fallout style wasteland, that's as much as I can hope for.

Then what have I been stockpiling all of these bottle caps and Salisbury Steaks for

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10 years ago I was six months past a suicide attempt and thought life wouldn't get better. In those ten years, I graduated high school, graduated college, and now run a successful business, have a fulfilling relationship, and many close friends. I was able to leave the country last year, and plan to get to Europe this summer.

It does get better. It may seem insurmountable, it may be difficult, but it absolutely does get better. If I could say anything to 16 year old MarketDown, it would be to push through and smile as often as you can.

Thanks for the message.

To anyone reading this message: I love you, and I'm glad you're here. I genuinely mean that. Even if we've disagreed, or I've said some stupid shit. I'm glad you're alive. I'm glad we've interacted, because varying opinions are what make this world so damn cool. And whatever you're going through, this too shall pass.