I was given those people and circumstances and not others. While some of my history is unfortunate or embarrassing, IDK what might have happened otherwise. So, no, I don’t want to slap myself or change anything. I’m fortunate nothing was a whole other level of something that could have happened, and I’d have a different answer. Mine are and have been just growing pains.

Rgrad, it sounds like you are referring to a person in high school who didn’t see you as a friend that is significant for you.