Wow! Beautiful words @drrune. I too used to play the choking game as a kid, and had some close calls myself too. That was so stupid of me back then.
I can't imagine what that was like growing up without your mother for many years. It sounds like you ultimately used the experience to make you a stronger person instead of a weaker one. MINDFULNESS
Thank you, Justin! Well, I wasn't playing that game at the moment, my friend was, hahaha. Fortunately, he didn't repeat the feat of strength!
It was hard, but I can see that only in hindsight. My mom was a wise lady and my dad was my example of joy. Both kind of prepared me for using their deaths to find greater power within. I've been reading about your situation in your country in Discord, I feel identified to an extent, my country's been having it really tough for the past 20 years, but it's coming out of the sinkhole now, I'm sure your experience is also making you far stronger! Blessings to you and your family!