I think younger people can tend to keep distance a bit from us older types because it reminds them of the uncomfortable possibility that they may still struggle with mental health issues and/or self harm when they're older. When you're young you can think that everything will be rosy and sorted when you grow up. Sad fact is that it often isn't. But you get more creative and stronger at being able to cope with it. The positive side is that we have acres of experience and can help younger folks through the rough times.
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