19 Redditors Express The Dark Realities That People Choose To Live In Denial About
Hearing these dark realities might actually make you think twice about certain things.
Reddit has a way of turning uncomfortable truths into a giant group confession, and this thread did exactly that. One question asked people to name the dark realities many choose to ignore, and the answers quickly moved from unsettling to downright bleak.
The responses touched on death, denial, memory, cruelty, and the fact that life does not always reward good behavior. It is the kind of conversation that makes you pause for a second, even if you would rather not.
Here are the most striking replies, and a few of them hit a little too close to home.
1. Here's the question that started it all.
Spartan16942. Altering memories is a real phenomenon, and many have no idea they are doing it.
Kallyanna3. Sometimes, things that last aren't the best for you.
legno
4. This is so true, and many people don’t really understand this concept.
bigjuju27
5. You're the a**hole. Oops.
Giant-Genitals
6. Realizing you're the problem can bring so much peace.
7sodab0sc0
7. The fear of losing everyone is real, and it’s a genuine concern.
Twisted_37Banana
8. This is scary to think about and makes you feel grateful.
karnerblu
9. Terrible things happen every single day.
kindle139
10. This is extremely sad but true. Life can't really stop, even if you lose someone you love.
Detective-Slink
That reply really shifts the mood.
And if denial hits your family instead, see the AITA fight over letting parents move in during a housing crisis.
11. This is a crazy thing to contemplate. It really puts things in perspective.
Frequent_Blueberry71
12. Say it louder for the people in the back. This is a problem that needs to be acknowledged.
JitsuJake
13. I don't even want to think about this because it is frightening.
cleaning-meaning
14. Good things happen to bad people, and bad things happen to good people.
1810v
15. It's okay to be ordinary because most of us are, anyway.
YeeHawSid
16. This is true, and it can happen in the blink of an eye.
the_lejhand
17. This is terrifying and sad to consider. This is why the system needs to change.
Omegaprimus
Another comment takes the conversation even darker.
18. Memories aren't as accurate as we might think.
AndroChromie
19. Ohhh, this one is about hoarders. Hoarding is a real problem.
littlepiggy
20. This is extremely sad and sickening. More people need to realize this and be cautious.
BarbKatz1973
These dark realities really have us feeling emotional after reading them. I think many of us prefer to live our lives every day without remembering things like this, as it makes life a bit more enjoyable and less stressful.
That being said, sometimes it's best to truly understand what's going on in the world.
Some of these replies are hard to shake.
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