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Damn...I missed a lot here. I'll try to touch on the important things so I don't feel totally left out. 
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In my short 25 years of life (26 in March, by the way...*hint*), I've found that it's really astounding what one is able to live with. Guilt, secrets, abuse, addiction, and all kinds of dysfunction. My family history isn't any more clean than yours, and I turned out fine. I'm actually thankful for it. My father was a philanderer for almost as long as I can remember, and it finally tore my family apart when I was about 13. I was born in NY, we moved to Florida because the cost of living was cheaper, and we moved back up right before I went into high school because my dad was our means of support and my mother couldn't work in FL. The separation was a disaster, and my father wouldn't grant a divorce. He found one way after another to weasel out of it. Longer story a bit shorter, it was my mother, my sister, and myself, in a tiny apartment for a long, long time. The dysfunction grew between my sister and I, and it became violent for a long time. I have scars on my back still from one of our worse encounters. I abused her verbally (years of being an outcast surrounded by books will give that kind of a knack) and she lashed out physically. It was pretty ugly all around.
We lived with it, we got through it, and eventually the mess cleared up. My sister graduated at the top of her class at Stonybrook Uni, got her degree in mechanical engineering, and then got her Masters in engineering and mathematics. Now, she teaches fitness, stretching, and pole dancing, and trains me at the gym. I've got my BA in American Lit. and am in grad school for secondary Ed. My mom is much stronger than she used to be, and despite her disability (she's legally blind), keeps herself well supported. My dad's alright, we've all grown a bit closer. That seems to happen with older age.
Life is odd, complicated, and beyond short descriptors. Sounds like you're doing alright, and I'm sure you'll continue to be so. People say life is short, but it's not. It's long, and it gets really long if you make certain choices. Sorry about all your misfortune, but I'm glad it seems the clouds are passing. Cheers mate.
Greenie, did you miss that^? Seems like it, I didn't see a response. Either way, that is all sorts of win.
^Edited for space.
In my short 25 years of life (26 in March, by the way...*hint*), I've found that it's really astounding what one is able to live with. Guilt, secrets, abuse, addiction, and all kinds of dysfunction. My family history isn't any more clean than yours, and I turned out fine. I'm actually thankful for it. My father was a philanderer for almost as long as I can remember, and it finally tore my family apart when I was about 13. I was born in NY, we moved to Florida because the cost of living was cheaper, and we moved back up right before I went into high school because my dad was our means of support and my mother couldn't work in FL. The separation was a disaster, and my father wouldn't grant a divorce. He found one way after another to weasel out of it. Longer story a bit shorter, it was my mother, my sister, and myself, in a tiny apartment for a long, long time. The dysfunction grew between my sister and I, and it became violent for a long time. I have scars on my back still from one of our worse encounters. I abused her verbally (years of being an outcast surrounded by books will give that kind of a knack) and she lashed out physically. It was pretty ugly all around.
We lived with it, we got through it, and eventually the mess cleared up. My sister graduated at the top of her class at Stonybrook Uni, got her degree in mechanical engineering, and then got her Masters in engineering and mathematics. Now, she teaches fitness, stretching, and pole dancing, and trains me at the gym. I've got my BA in American Lit. and am in grad school for secondary Ed. My mom is much stronger than she used to be, and despite her disability (she's legally blind), keeps herself well supported. My dad's alright, we've all grown a bit closer. That seems to happen with older age.
Life is odd, complicated, and beyond short descriptors. Sounds like you're doing alright, and I'm sure you'll continue to be so. People say life is short, but it's not. It's long, and it gets really long if you make certain choices. Sorry about all your misfortune, but I'm glad it seems the clouds are passing. Cheers mate.
Greenie, did you miss that^? Seems like it, I didn't see a response. Either way, that is all sorts of win.
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ok now it's creepy.
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One was probably an 8 out of 10 and she won the fight. The other was about a 3 and heavy-set.Were they hot? I'm barely an adult so it's okay
Also edited for space.Damn...I missed a lot here. I'll try to touch on the important things so I don't feel totally left out.
I'm also glad to hear that the situation you were in got worked out and everythings ok. After this whole ordeal, I feel like a stronger person. I feel like I've got a leg-up on everyone and that I'm a little bit more prepared. When I knew what was going on between my mom and him, I just kept telling myself that everythings going to be ok. It eventually worked and I'm fine now. My moms going to school right now as we speak to be a nurse. She's got 3 more years left and she'll be out. Thanks for sharing your story. Cheers!
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You do have to give him the benefit of the doubt because he didn't know, but it's still pretty creepy.
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Nice.
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Longer than M390? That's bonkers! I've never tried good damascus so I can't compare the two but M390 holds an edge for a crazy long time in my experience.
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Well the Alabama Damascus that Kershaw uses is primarily carbon steel isn't it? That would give you some great edge holding, despite the rust prone nature of those blades.
Personally, I really enjoy CPM-154. It's been a dream to use the last two months. A freaking dream.
Personally, I really enjoy CPM-154. It's been a dream to use the last two months. A freaking dream.
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The Shallot is a beast as well. I only wish it had a detent hole in the blade so you could use it manual. Fantastic knife otherwise.
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