Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

People Break Down The Most Brutal Awakenings They've Ever Had In Their Life

A young woman sitting and crying on stone steps
woman in black and white dress sitting on concrete stairs
Photo by Zhivko Minkov on Unsplash

Reddit user Single_Soft_3917 asked: 'What are the most brutal rude awakenings you had in your life?'

We've all been faced with a "rude awakening" at some point in our lives.

Perhaps none more universal than becoming an "adult" and learning the responsibilities of paying rent and bills and no longer relying on our parents.


Some rude awakenings are a bit less apparent to others.

While they might not be experiences everyone goes through, the emotional effect these experiences might have on us is still every bit as bad, if not worse.

So much so that calling them "rude awakenings" would be an understatement.

Redditor Single_Soft_3917 was curious to learn of about the most brutal awakenings people have ever experienced, leading them to ask:

"What are the most brutal rude awakenings you had in your life?"

The Memory Lives On... For Better Or Worse...

"Literal rude awakening."

"Almost every morning for about the first 2 weeks after my dad died I woke up blissfully having forgotten."

"About 2 seconds into consciousness the realization that he was dead hit me, and it was like finding out for the first time all over again."

"One of the most painful things in the world."- AtheneSchmidt

Surround Yourself With People Who Pick You Up

"Burn bridges."

"It’s necessary."

"Some people just don’t want you in their life."- chefboyarde30

Every Parent's Worst Nightmare

"It is possible to outlive your child."- Best_Newt6858

Too Soon

"That some of the worst people in the world are some of the most powerful people in the world because of the way they are."

"Unfortunately, often people who are willing to do things most people aren't to get ahead end up being the ones who accumulate a lot of power."

"Once you really internalize it, it is a sh*tty realization."- _DCtheTall_

No Matter How Hard You Try

"That often doing 'your best' is miles away from 'good enough'."- UnscarredVoice

The Reverse Is Also True

"Not everyone is going to like you and you need to be ok with this."- bethybabes

Sometimes You Truly Must Put Yourself First

"Ain’t no one gonna 'save' you but yourself."- ayeleexfan

The Definition Of Toxic

"Many people have so little peace with themselves that they have an overwhelming impulse to prevent others from living in peace."- Just_Capital4652

Jealousy And Ridicule Make A Dangerous Pair...

"When sh*t hits the fan in your life you will most likely be left to deal with it on your own while everyone around you watches and rubber necks your situation."

"When you succeed in life no one will congratulate you, in fact they will probably shade you until they need something from you."- nitrosunman

There's No Worse Feeling Than Wanting To Be Noticed...

"You can be the juiciest peach on the tree, and people will still not choose you."- justarandommermaid

Melancholy Is Less Than Alluring

"Constantly putting yourself down and moping all the time makes others not want to be around you, and having a negative mindset 24/7 makes you a less likable person."- aquatic_armageddons

Cherish The Present

"Realizing that people can leave you even when you thought they'd stay forever it was a harsh truth to face."- Sophia-Girllx5

A Contradiction In Terms

"Not making a choice is making a choice."- David_ior

Can They Ever...

"The people you love and trust can hurt you."

"Honestly, it hurts more because you don't see it coming."- kidskitchen

When In Doubt, See A Doctor!

"Sometimes you get sent to the hospital by a good doctor because of one bad blood test result, and you end up admitted and on chemo that day and learn that your plan 'to sleep it off' would have ended up with you dead in 36 hours."

"Joke all you want, but every now and then it's actually MUCH MUCH worse than a cold."- damned-if-i-do-67

There is truly no greater slap in the face than a dose of reality.

And unlike dreams and nightmares, which we eventually wake up from, these rude awakenings can often result in genuine pain.


More from Trending

Sir Rod Stewart; Donald Trump
Ethan Miller/Getty Images; Carlos Barria - Pool/Getty Images

Rod Stewart Explains Why He's No Longer Friends With Trump In Blistering Interview

Singer Sir Rod Stewart and MAGA Republican President Donald Trump might seem like an odd pairing, but the two were once good friends, according to the Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.

And they actually have several things in common.

Keep ReadingShow less
Thomas Massie; Donald Trump
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images; Suzanne Plunkett/Pool/Getty Images

GOP Rep. Offers Snarky Clapback After Trump Kicks Him Out Of MAGA For Criticizing Iran Attack

Kentucky Republican Representative Massie offered a snarky response after President Donald Trump said "MAGA doesn't want him" following Massie's criticism of Trump's unilateral decision to bomb Iran and the spending package presented in the "Big Beautiful Bill."

Massie spoke out following Trump's decision to authorize a series of intense U.S. air and submarine strikes targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities, amid ongoing uncertainty about the status of Tehran’s nuclear program. The threat of a wider conflict in the Middle East is on everyone's minds as tensions between Iran and Israel—now openly aided by the U.S.—intensify.

Keep ReadingShow less
Las Vegas sign
welcome to fabulous las vegas nevada signage

People Reveal The Times 'What Happens In Vegas' Did Not Stay In Vegas

"What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas"...

The age-old slogan encourages visitors to put their fears and inhibitions to the side while indulging in all that "Sin City" has to offer.

Keep ReadingShow less
Marjorie Taylor Greene; Donald Trump
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images; Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

MTG Goes Off On Trump Over Iran Attack—And Warns Of What Could Happen Next

Georgia Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Donald Trump in a lengthy post on X following his unilateral decision to bomb Iran over the weekend.

Greene is one of the most devout MAGA adherents in Congress, so her policy split is rare but shows just how deeply Trump has angered his own base since he authorized a series of intense U.S. air and submarine strikes targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities, amid ongoing uncertainty about the status of Tehran’s nuclear program

Keep ReadingShow less

Sunny Hostin's Near-Death Allergic Reaction

In a cooking segment on The View, Sunny Hostin “almost died” after accidentally sampling a recipe from Debbie Matenopoulos’ new Greek cookbook, Greek.ish.

Matenopoulos was one of the original co-hosts on The View when it premiered in 1997, alongside Barbara Walters, Meredith Vieira, Star Jones, and Joy Behar. Formerly an MTV production assistant, Matenopoulos was asked to be the youngest co-host on Walters’ new talk show until 1999, when the show decided not to renew her contract.

Keep ReadingShow less