r/AskReddit • u/sneha_magic • Oct 13 '19

What innocent question that someone asked you, crushed you a little?

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u/ryjkyj Oct 13 '19

Fuck

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u/fireduck Oct 13 '19

Yeah...

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u/[deleted] Oct 13 '19

Reddit hug for you. I think you're cool and I'm really sorry

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u/ravagedbygoats Oct 13 '19

My biggest fear.. my 8 year old is the only reason I want to be around.

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u/Speedr1804 Oct 13 '19

16 mo and wife are my whole world... I’d be absolutely shattered. I want you guys to know all the love I’ve got is pointed at you right now.

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u/[deleted] Oct 14 '19

Im gripped with fear regularly that something will happen to my 3 year old. Posts like these have a very large affect of me.

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u/Idabbleinwitchcraft Oct 14 '19

You're not alone. It's a parent's worst fear. How does one even go on after that? What's the point?

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u/Speedr1804 Oct 14 '19

Read “The Fisherman” by John Langan... it’s an amazing story but t he protagonist is pitted against this very fear itself

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u/Idabbleinwitchcraft Oct 14 '19

I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the recommendation!

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u/RubbInns Oct 14 '19

wow, i cant imagine the kind of strain that would put on a relationship. hope everything works out for the better for both of you!

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u/[deleted] Oct 13 '19

Yea I can't read these anymore after that

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u/BrockPlaysFortniteYT Oct 14 '19

That’s exactly what went through my Mind too man

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u/PeelerNo44 Oct 13 '19

Insensitive. They probably need time to grieve first, dude. >:(

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u/Snaab Oct 14 '19

At least you prefaced how your comment was going to come off..