Time to look into becoming a foster parent. Being granted the living space and the opportunity to teach children to be stronger, healthier, less selfish and less materialistic - would be the only light at the end of this tunnel - especially in the light of rising mortgages, costs of living and global temperature.

My carefree days are over. Today I'm an adult - tomorrow I'll be a parent, a leader, and then hopefully one day - a politician. No more junkfood, no more caffeine, no more energy drinks, certainly no more booze, and no more mindless scrolling. Bootcamp lifestyle.

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago

I'm so sorry to hear about your stepdad.

Your world might be a bit shaken up right now and if so it's best not to jump headfirst into any big decisions, and it's especially important to make sure that you are ok before trying to be someone others lean on.

But if and when you're sure you are in the right place, it sounds like you may be a good fit for Big Brothers Big Sisters, a programme where you mentor young people. There are branches across much of NZ so there's a good chance one is local.

[–] SteamedPepper@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[–] sylverstream@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago

Oh no. I'm sorry for your loss.

Sounds like you have good plans. To stop drinking, there's a sd community here. I quit 5 years ago and one of the best decisions of my life. Take care.

[–] sortofblue@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago

Sorry for your loss.

[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Anyone going to Armageddon today?

[–] SteamedPepper@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I completely forgot that Armageddon is happening right now...

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not I! Auckland, right? I think our demographics include an unusually small number of Aucklanders compared to the general population, for some unknown reason.

[–] SteamedPepper@lemmy.nz 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You mean on Lemmy? If so, that's a bit surprising

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In the early days, I think there was a post on r/Wellington that got us a bunch of users, but no equivalent traction from r/Auckland. There are definitely Aucklanders here, but I think the balance is a bit off because of that early rush.

[–] schzztl@lemmy.nz 3 points 1 year ago

To be fair with such a small sample size, I guess a perfectly proportionate representation of NZ (besides push/pull factors for lemmy) can't be expected.