Maybe it’s cuz I’m an introvert, but I realized I haven’t really talk to my aunts/uncles outside of family gatherings that I was forced to go to…

Like idk, older generation feels so weird… like they feel kinda intimidating…

  • I remember I kinda skipped my paternal grandmother’s funeral since I’m depressed af and I didn’t even know her well and never liked her, and had to go to another city and didn’t like the travel time… so I didn’t go, but the rest of my immediate family went…

    So yea I probably look like an asshole to them… but like… this is Chinese culture… mental health isn’t talked about… so my parents just lied and told them I had college stuff and was busy. I wasn’t even in college anymore, too depressed and I withdrew. So…

    Fucking conservative cultures… can’t even mention depression cuz they see you as “ooh scary crazy person” or maybe “useless weakling”

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      You can’t choose your family, but you can choose your friends. Make sure to choose wisely.

      Also: depression is no joke. Hang in there and don’t let the bad thoughts win.