I spent years living a double life on my own laptop. I’d browse porn in high-stress secrecy, always ready to purge my history like I was hiding evidence. Last month, I just stopped. I realized that keeping secrets from yourself is the fastest way to kill your self-esteem. I started treating my adult interests as exactly what they are: a normal part of life. No more incognito, no more panic. The mental clarity I’ve gained from just being one person all the time is insane. Anyone else finally retire the "private window" for good?
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Caught this thread while searching for some info on Japanese pull saws, and I have to say, this is a solid conversation. There’s a lot of power in just owning who you are. I’ve always found that the more you try to hide something, the more it ends up controlling you. It’s good to see people choosing simplicity and honesty over a "double life." I’m heading back to the workshop now, but I appreciate the candid talk here. Have a productive day, fellas!