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Over 90,000 Satisfied Responses In Trans Survey; Largest Detrans Survey Only Had 100

Erin In The Morning • 6584 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Regret
  1. A recent survey of over 90,000 transgender individuals shows high levels of satisfaction post-transition.
  2. The survey results challenge prevailing narratives of transgender regret prevalent in anti-trans media.
  3. The largest detrans survey had only 100 responses, highlighting the rarity of detransition and regret among transgender individuals.

Anne Gudger Tells Us

Cheryl Strayed • 5817 implied HN points • 09 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Regret
  1. Grief can be a source of strength and transformation in life.
  2. Seek support and share your grief with others who understand.
  3. Advice received and given during times of grief and loss can be powerful in guiding one's journey.

The Generative Power of Romantic Regret

Ladyparts • 698 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Regret
  1. Regret over past mistakes, especially in love, is common, but what matters is how you handle it.
  2. Learning not to dwell in regret can help use feelings of discomfort and heartbreak as fuel for positive change.
  3. Romantic regret can be a powerful motivator for personal growth, creativity, and inspiring others to take action.

Dear Babies: “I was a bully”

Maybe Baby • 472 implied HN points • 30 Jul 25
🎭️ Culture Regret
  1. Reflecting on past bullying can help people understand their regret and grow from it. It's important to acknowledge when you've hurt others and learn to be better.
  2. Bullies often regret their actions later, realizing that their behavior doesn't define who they are. Changing for the better is always possible.
  3. Talking about these experiences openly can encourage others to share their own stories, promoting healing and understanding in the community.

The Art of Regret

Litverse • 239 implied HN points • 16 Nov 22
📚 Literature Regret
  1. Regret is a part of life that teaches us lessons and keeps us grounded in humanity.
  2. Nostalgia, while holding good memories, can also bring pain and a yearning for the past.
  3. Learning to navigate and express regret can lead to self-discovery and growth, showing that embracing one's past can be a path to wisdom.
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Regret Maximization Sickness

Investing 101 • 55 implied HN points • 07 Jun 25
💰 Finance Regret
  1. Regret can hold us back and often leads to worse decisions. Instead of focusing on what we've done wrong, it's better to learn from mistakes and move forward.
  2. There is a lot of pressure to maximize our regrets, but we can choose to focus on hope and redemption instead. We have the option to embrace grace for ourselves and others.
  3. Investing should be about hope for the future. Dwelling on past regrets stops us from looking forward and finding new opportunities.

The Option

David Friedman’s Substack • 296 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
⚔ Fiction Regret
  1. A man is given the opportunity to go back to his youth with the knowledge he has now.
  2. He learns important life lessons along the way.
  3. Despite the temptations of the past, he ultimately values his present life with his wife and kids.

Poem: Clang

Sounds Good! • 19 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
📚 Literature Regret
  1. The poem reflects on the soullessness of a friend and the pain of realizing it too late.
  2. The friend in the poem exhibits a lack of vulnerability and is portrayed as psychologically bereft and spiritually bankrupt.
  3. The poem highlights the emptiness and profound sadness caused by a person who seems to lack a soul.

Do the more rare thing

Sunday Letters • 79 implied HN points • 09 Oct 22
📖 Philosophy Regret
  1. When faced with tough decisions, you can simplify by ranking factors like academics or location. This helps you narrow down your choices.
  2. If two options seem equal, consider choosing the rarer one. It's often harder to get and might be better for you in the long run.
  3. Choosing something rare can protect you from regret. It makes you less likely to change your mind later since you might not have that option again.

Things You'll Never Regret

Path Nine • 12 implied HN points • 26 Nov 23
📖 Philosophy Regret
  1. Reflect on what and who are important in your life
  2. Consider living a life without regrets by focusing on meaningful experiences
  3. Prioritize actions that bring fulfillment and leave a positive legacy

Notes / Discontent

Nonlinear • 0 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
📖 Philosophy Regret
  1. Don't dwell on what could have been, focus on your decision and its benefits.
  2. Making a decision means cutting off other possibilities.
  3. Accept that the decision you made was the right one and move on.