
08-19-2023, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by kendi
I will never forget the day decades ago in my 20s when I first realized some don’t get wiser as they get older. I was walking into Walgreens when an old man as nasty as can be was coming out. At that age and still hadn’t learned how to control his emotions. Reminded me of a two yo. I was shocked and definitely let down by this realization. I have since come to the conclusion that many never learn. I also learned that you never know how your actions will affect another. That man was probably too angry to even notice I was there. But he sure made a huge impression that has lasted a lifetime.
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That kind of anger can be a sign of dementia.
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