The question
What disappointment has stayed with you longest?Originally asked
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The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2025 source ↗
I fear it has yet to come.
As a child, I thought, "Once I am a grown-up, there will be no more fear, no more worries", and it turns out that's not true.
My limited capacity to learn.
That we've chosen to trash the planet.
As a nice human being who gave a shit.
I’ve pooed myself a couple of times.
Now. Five years ago, I started looking after myself a bit more, emotionally and spiritually, and it’s paid dividends.
Dying when my children are still young. I know how much it hurt me. I was 30 when my mum died and 39 when my dad died, and even then, that was too young.
Manipulative greed and hate.
I am a massive people-pleaser and it brings me nothing but trouble.
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