Caveman Circus

I don’t even know where to start. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with proving myself. I try to make my life look perfect, like a highlight reel that everyone can be impressed by, but deep down, it feels hollow.

It started small—wanting the best grades, the fastest promotions, and that shiny, expensive car that makes people say, Wow, you’ve made it. But now, it’s almost like I’m trapped. It’s exhausting. Every time I achieve something, I get this brief high. People notice. Compliments roll in. But then, the feeling fades, and I’m back to square one, chasing after the next thing that’ll give me that boost again.

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I’m a 24yr old guy, I knew I was never going to college so I went to truck driving school & got my CDL. I’ve been a garbage man for the past 2 years and I feel a sense of embarrassment doing it.

It’s a solid job, great benefits and I currently make $24 an hour. I could see myself doing this job for a long time. However whenever someone asks me what I do for work I feel embarrassed. Should I feel this way?

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My husband struggles to manage his emotions when work and life overwhelm him, which wouldn’t be so bad if it didn’t affect our household. When he gets to a breaking point, he starts hurling accusations and objects—not at me, but it’s still scary.

He’s broken phones, cracked furniture, and punched holes in the walls. It used to terrify me, now it just frustrates me. It frightens our dog, who always hides next to me, and we have a 7-month-old daughter. I don’t want her to ever see him like this. I’m not worried about our physical safety, but the emotional toll is heavy.

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I have been with my girlfriend for almost 3 years now and I love her a lot, but I don’t think I can see us getting married. I would love to get married but I just don’t think she’s the one.

We have lots of good times but we also argue a lot. We have different core values which doesn’t help cause I feel like I can never voice my public opinion to her. I also like to have a life of my own sometimes, but it feels like she always has to be next to me.

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