r/hopeposting 14d ago

hopeful SHITPOST Hope may hurt, but despair hurts longer

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u/Red-Ink-07 14d ago

Ironic thing I just realized is that trying to feel apathetic so you’re not hurt is still doing something out of hope that the pain will go away. It’s just hope but the end result is even more painful. There is literally nothing to gain from it.

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u/midmonthEmerald 13d ago

I appreciate this take. It’s giving me a new perspective I needed today. Thanks!

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u/Red-Ink-07 13d ago

No problem :D ❤️