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I thought I was immune to external validation until my dad told me he was proud of me after my graduation.
I know I shouldn't care so much but what can I say I'm not made of stone.
I was like:
Thanks @ButtWorldsMan
As long as I stay away from things like the vax we're on good terms.
I don't cry at funerals or movies so it took me by surprise that I was crying like a bitch uncontrollably.
I didn't even think I cared that much but you learn something new about yourself every day.
It's a shame he's double boosted I'm gonna miss him...
@basedbagel it's okay to feel good when you're validated, but don't make that your motivation. Treat external validation as "found money". It's something you don't expect and is a nice "bonus" when it happens.
@basedbagel There's literally nothing wrong about caring about the validation of your parents, especially if you're on good terms.
Being stoic doesn't mean you have to be a robot faggot 24/7.