IB is my paradise kid (Update?)

Hi all,

I have been overwhelmed by the support and kindness from this community from my original post. Would be curious if folks would be interested in an update? I’ve experienced a ton… enough to maybe say I’ve entered manhood in some regards.

Dearly personal though, how everything transpired and also seeking advice — just not sure if it would be wise to ask this platform for it.

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Sources: Q&A: My journey, from the lab to MMPE, We from MS received an Update and no mention of FT :(, Care for eachother, Care for the Community, Look to Grow, 30 Weeks Later (Re-imagined), Are you guys happy with life? Help me please.

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