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Parents of Only Children

I want the best for her and sometimes I lose sleep wondering if I’m doing right by her.
Autism

It’s too interwoven in every aspect of me to seperate it from who I am.
Dyscalculia

It was a huge relief to know that my shortcoming wasn’t something I was fully be responsible for.
Scoliosis

There’s so much more that comes with scoliosis than physical pain, the emotional pain that comes with it is never talked out.
Emetophobia

It isn’t just a little fear. It’s a phobia and there is a huge difference. This phobia can take over your life and it isn’t fun.
Dermatillomania

I keep trying to scrape away the imperfections, but it’s never enough, something always remains. So I can’t stop.
Asexual, LGBTQIA+

I’m a cishet guy. Asexual men are not discussed enough as a group. Growing up, I felt an immense amount of pressure to try and fit in with the “Sex-obsessed” man.
Satanism

Satanists almost always carry the aesthetic of demons, but it is only that, an aesthetic. We do not believe the supernatural is real.
Dyscalculia

I felt like I was just an idiot in school because teachers didn’t know what dyscalculia was
Barefooters

I love the fact my toes have spread, and my feet are tanned. I also love the tough but soft soles that being barefoot can create.
Dyscalculia

“Oh I’m bad at math too” I hate that! They have no idea
Barefooters

It has improved my wellbeing, I don’t have ankle issues or aches in my big toe where it broke once (in shoes) and it has helped my confidence not worrying what other think.
Barefooters

It makes me feel good. From head to toe. I get to experience the adventure that is walking barefoot, and all the good/bad that comes with it.
Dyscalculia

I wasn’t diagnosed in school but I was constantly harrassed by teachers and classmates over being absolutely horrid at even the most simple of math, got ridiculed and made about 5 private tutors leave
Only Child

I can feel lonely, but I never felt the need of a sibling to fill in that role
Dyscalculia

It felt like I was stupid and dreaded going to school and experienced a lot of anxiety
Introverts

It makes it hard for me to go to people and talk to them, even though I’d really want to. I wish I were one of those people who just walks to someone and says “I love your shoes” but I’m too shy.
Barefooters

Take your time and do your research. You can’t go barefoot in a day, but the work is very well worth it.
Dermatillomania

I scan my body, mainly my face subconsciously looking for bumps to pick. Major low self esteem and guilt after picking.
Emetophobia

I miss out on a lot of things because I’m afraid to go more than 20 minutes from my home. I feel too sick to go out and do things with my SO. I’ve also ruined my teeth because one of my coping mechanisms is ginger candy
Barefooters

I got exposed to some ideas that challenged my own bias against being barefoot. I researched it further and saw that there were benefits.
Barefooters

I think most barefooters would agree that the best reaction is no reaction.