>>82403929
>exercise
Lifting is an obvious one, but running is ok. You gotta be consistent is the key.
>reading books
non-fiction; preferably books about philosophy (like Absurdism) and so forth
>maybe consider a martial art
Muay Thai, BJJ, Taekwondo, etc. Just not Karate from a mcdojo.
>stop caring what other people think so much
and of course, if you're in a place that allows it:
>learn how to use a weapon, and start carrying

Have you ever done a martial art? I did Taekwondo but left after getting 2nd degree Blue Belt because the class had become a McDojang.

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>>82057343
Mom's side:
>mostly dead
Biological dad's side:
>still very much alive, but haven't spoken to me since 2007
>dad himself died a couple of years ago; they didn't tell me directly
Step-father's side:
>generally don't talk to or about me

Such is life. By now (age 36), I get that I'm 'supposed to' be preoccupied with my own family anyway.