Alright, here’s a fun one: what’s the lesson life hit you with the hardest, but now you’re kinda glad for it? Spill the tea!
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Turns out, most “friends” are just friendly by convenience. You gotta dig through the crowd (and drop some fakes) to find the real MVPs.
Don’t gamble. Ever. Also, pay your bills before you splurge, stash some cash even if it’s just pocket change, and watch your wallet like a hawk. Learned the hard way with some hangry times and eviction notices in my 20s.
Just tell the truth. Way less stressful than juggling which fib you told and when. Sure, it might sting a bit, but honesty saves your brain a workout.
Here’s a juicy one: You don’t owe anyone your happiness (except your bills). Family, friends, spouse – they’re not on your happiness payroll. Be a good human, sure, but don’t wear yourself out trying to be their personal cheer squad, especially if they don’t return the favor.
Spent five months and five days at the ’Henrico Hilton’ (aka jail). Nothing taught me jail life like actually being there did. Could probably pen a movie about it – part sad, part ridiculous. Burned my diary but kept all my letters to Mom. Wild times.

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