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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (2 children)

The point is to pass on your genes.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago

Lol I got sterilised at the age of 23. Guess I have nothing left to live for ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ /s

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

That absolutely is not the point I have made and determined for my run at existence lol

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Hell yeah!

I have procreated and passed off my genes, but it's bullshit to tell other people that's the point of being alive.

You gotta do what you feel is right. If nothing feels worthwhile, make the best of the ride!

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

For real, my genes suck, will happily keep them to myself