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Pete Santucci

Realizing Your True Desires and Ditching the Desires That Were Foisted Upon You

Realizing Your True Desires and Ditching the Desires That Were Foisted Upon You

An essay reflecting on the liberation of acknowledging personal dislikes and rejecting societal expectations.

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    “I’m a bit embarrassed to say that I hate academia and constantly look for ways to cut corners. It’s okay to admit you don’t actually like something that you are “supposed to” like. It’s freeing actually. Dont ask me how to deal with the subsequent feelings of intense shame as I’m still working that out”

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