Wanna talk about any of that? [He’s not sure which might feel easier to divulge— home life or everything else. He’s open to listening, regardless, though.]

Why do you say that? [The rest is… rough. But even harsh and brash people can be grieved and mourned. Someone cares about them, somewhere. ]

Some people are like that… sometimes it gets better with time or age. Growing up and growth are not mutually exclusive.