That's great you found purpose and changed your life around, it really puts it into perspective how tragic it is when someone takes their own life before they've had a chance to experience any of this. Out of curiosity, how old are you now? Ballpark is fine, also fine if you don't want to say, I'm just curious.
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Yeah, or does stupid stuff not caring and accidentally takes something too far. When I was 19/20 I used to ride my motorbike on highways in the middle of the night as fast as I dared when I was in a bad mood. Sheer stupidity.
Back then I never could have imagined all the awesomeness that I have experienced in the last 14 years. And it all changed very quickly. It's such a waste to never know.
I agree it really is a waste, it's interesting how many of us don't care about our life until later, when we suddenly realize how precious it is.
When you're young and in the moment it doesn't feel like there is a tomorrow, it really doesn't matter. The moment feels like a conclusion, when in fact it's just a fleeting preamble to the rest of your life.