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392 replies

mumofoneAloneandwell · 11/05/2026 21:23

The truth shall set you free

OP posts:
NotAnotherScarf · 11/05/2026 22:41

Trust no one until they prove themselves worthy of trust

Cel77 · 11/05/2026 22:42

These are some of mine. I'm sure I'm not the first one who came up with them though but it's not been passed on to me so I'm passing it on to my children.

Be kind to yourself
You're strong and you can do difficult things
There's always a solution
Sharing is caring
Difficult times will pass

AngelinaFibres · 11/05/2026 22:42

You can't change the people in your life but you can change THE PEOPLE in your life.

Looseweightlooseinterest · 11/05/2026 22:44

Kill people with kindness…love watching them squirm!

AngelinaFibres · 11/05/2026 22:44

The harder I work the luckier I get.

ThatCyanCat · 11/05/2026 22:46

mumofoneAloneandwell · 11/05/2026 21:23

The truth shall set you free

But first, it will piss you off.

BeachClub · 11/05/2026 22:46

Everyone is on their own journey. I find this useful for comparison.

Stop worrying about what people think of you. Most people couldn't give a fuck about you anyway. They're too busy in their own heads.

Advocodo · 11/05/2026 22:46

Treat people as you yourself would like to be treated.

JustAnotherWhinger · 11/05/2026 22:46

Being nice, or kind, isn’t the same as always saying yes.

lovemetomybones · 11/05/2026 22:47

The challenge in life is to be yourself in a world that is trying to make you like everyone else

Advocodo · 11/05/2026 22:47

Cel77 · 11/05/2026 22:42

These are some of mine. I'm sure I'm not the first one who came up with them though but it's not been passed on to me so I'm passing it on to my children.

Be kind to yourself
You're strong and you can do difficult things
There's always a solution
Sharing is caring
Difficult times will pass

Love all of those. We need a book with them all in!

DetectiveDouche · 11/05/2026 22:49

Leave the Bastard

Advocodo · 11/05/2026 22:49

S0j0urn4r · 11/05/2026 22:31

"Always know where your towel is."

Not sure I understand this one. Can you elaborate please.

ChocolateCinderToffee · 11/05/2026 22:49

All shall be well
And all shall be well
And all manner of thing shall be well.

Teenagerantruns · 11/05/2026 22:50

It is what it is.
You can basically apply this to any situation in your life and then move on.

godmum56 · 11/05/2026 22:50

S0j0urn4r · 11/05/2026 22:31

"Always know where your towel is."

yup and a second head is useful

TwoLittleMops · 11/05/2026 22:51

Loudest doesn't mean right.

For example, just because everyone in your circle is saying X about a particular topic, doesn’t mean that it’s right, or that it’s not propaganda. More often, it simply reflects the information they’ve been exposed to. And because one particular minority-ethnic or religious group are so outnumbered, their voices and narrative are drowned out. As you may have guessed, my husband is Jewish.

godmum56 · 11/05/2026 22:51

ThatCyanCat · 11/05/2026 22:46

But first, it will piss you off.

I put this in upthread on page one I think

ChocolateCinderToffee · 11/05/2026 22:52

Advocodo · 11/05/2026 22:49

Not sure I understand this one. Can you elaborate please.

It’s from the Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy. It means ‘get your act together’.

TheLocust · 11/05/2026 22:52

Look things in the face and know them for what they are.

godmum56 · 11/05/2026 22:52

godmum56 · 11/05/2026 22:05

I know a better version of that

"The truth shall set you free but first it will piss you off."

edit wow no, it was page 3

Bufftailed · 11/05/2026 22:53

Allseeingallknowing · 11/05/2026 22:28

If you ever have the time!

I get it. Worked full time. But you csn always prioritize maintaining friendships and your children quickly get a bit older and you have a bit more freedom. It’s a priority

FrangipaniBlue · 11/05/2026 22:54

Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.

FrangipaniBlue · 11/05/2026 22:55

Chuck it in the fuck it bucket

dayslikethese1 · 11/05/2026 22:55

Tomorrow is another day