If you could go back in time..(thread compliments of derek7m)

[BG]

I would go back to when I was 16 and my mom was dying of cancer. I didn't handle it well, I would just tell her how much I appreciated how much she sacrificed, I didnt at the time. make sure those you love know it, never know when they will be gone.

[peachfuzz]

There is one regret that I always think about. I dated this girl in high school and we just got along really well. Nothing much game of it but years later we ran into each other and hit off again. Sparks flying. It was great. She was still the same person, only more mature. She was so kind to me, so good to me, and I took it for granted. Didnt see what I had in my hands. I think i sort of turned her into some toy for my sexual pleasure and gratification and she liked it but she was looking for more and I was just a young man of about 20 and too stupid to know what was taking shape and what I could have for myself today. She is now married to a guy who literally has 1 leg, is a total jerk off, and has 2 kids. I always think of her. We even stayed friend for awhile till her husband got insecure (rightfully so...id have snatched her away) and told her she cant be around me or talk to me ever again. At first I was nice about it...i told her i understood and that it would be okay and she would be a great wife and just trying to console her. I didnt really understand that it would be a final goodbye so I played it off as cool as I could. It really was upsetting but I didnt want her to get all worked up.

Years later I look back on that day and I should have fought. I should have tried. I look back and Im really angry about it. I sometimes see her in a store and she keeps her head down and walks past me. The things we let go of unknowingly.

I had 5 felony counts of burglary as a juvie.
Ive beaten people up badly. Sometimes with no real reason, one of which I really have no idea if he is alive or dead after what I did and the shape I left him in.
Ive stolen things.
Im done drugs.

And im 23 now, with my nose clean, my own business. I have a good life now. I stay out of trouble and contribute more to society than I take away these days.

But i dont regret any of that. Just her.

thanks for sharing that.

I would go back to when I was 16 and my mom was dying of cancer. I didn't handle it well, I would just tell her how much I appreciated how much she sacrificed, I didnt at the time. make sure those you love know it, never know when they will be gone.

hopefully this thread will help people appreciate the things they have a little more and perhaps not make the same mistakes some of us have. good stuff guys.

[MMArmour]

I would go back to when I was 16 and my mom was dying of cancer. I didn't handle it well, I would just tell her how much I appreciated how much she sacrificed, I didnt at the time. make sure those you love know it, never know when they will be gone.

Just reading that chokes me up. Thats alot to deal with at 16. Alot to deal with at any age. Really is an eye opener. Thanks alot.

[DS21]

I would go back to when I was 16 and my mom was dying of cancer. I didn't handle it well, I would just tell her how much I appreciated how much she sacrificed, I didnt at the time. make sure those you love know it, never know when they will be gone.

No joke, I really appreciate that comment. I actually just called my mom to let her know that I love her, thanks! And my condolence goes out to you.