The year I turned 30, it felt like the world was on fire.

In the middle of all the tragedy and stress, it felt as though time itself had stopped.

Of course, it had not.

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And that included anxieties around aging.

late-night doom scrollinginspired panic.

To be clear: The author of the Jezebel article is right.

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Stocksy

In so far as any age can be objectively considered old, 32 wouldnt be it.

At 32 years old, one still hasat leasttwice as many years ahead as one does behind.

And this obsession with youth isnt limited to the top tax brackets.

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And Imfar from aloneinrecognizing the waythat older users areperceived on the platform.

I find that with each year, I become more comfortable with who I am.