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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...

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[โ€“] DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 3 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) (1 children)

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"

[โ€“] kubok@fedia.io 2 points 6 hours ago

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.