text: ANONYMOUS

[imperceptus]

do you suppose it is ever truly possible to escape the circumstances of your birth?
to escape destiny?

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[antietam]

[ It's almost like talking to himself. There are minor differences in concerns, but it all amounts to the same thing. ]

But you don't like it, right? Because you've seen that there are other ways to be? That means you can change.

There's always going to be a part of you that remembers your past, and it's your responsibility to not let it take over again. Even if you did horrible things, I think you can be better than the people who raised you.

It's not perfect, but it's something. [ So much projecting, so much hopefulness. Adam doesn't know if any of this advice works. ]

[imperceptus]

better than the people who raised me, huh

it's a low bar, to be honest, but i think i still have a hard time clearing it

[ Rin relates to the advice, at least. This certainly sounds like someone speaking from experience. ]

[antietam]

It's not easy. Genetics make it harder.

What helped me was finding good people I could strive to be like. Moving toward something instead of running away.

[imperceptus]

i've met one or two decent types here

but there's an unfortunate dearth of them back where i'm from

at least any who'd have a thing to do with me

[antietam]

There aren't a lot of them anywhere. But you might as well take advantage of this clean slate, right?

[imperceptus]

it's not turning out to be as clean as i'd hoped

but i do appreciate your optimism.