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That past offered you a lot to learn from though.

It did indeed, and though I don't regret any of it, I'm pretty sure there's more-preferred methods of learning, lol. 🙏

(P.S. Sorry for the late response, had hands full with a project.)

I can relate, a little bit, to some of the problems you conquered. I have, experience.

I'm not surprised in the slightest, I've always got the impression you've 'been around' and/or 'been through some shit.' :D 🙏