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b_b  ·  4346 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Not 30 Questions

    And you don't worry about the pain when he hits you back

I assume by this statement that your father was probably in a few scraps. Admittedly immature, but I enjoy getting in a fight from time to time. I've had the shit beat out of me by way bigger dudes a couple time (being 5'8", 170lbs, its not very difficult to run across someone more imposing than I), but I've always found that in the moment you don't feel each punch. You're too focused on the task at hand; pain is not something to fear, and fear will only make you a terrible fighter. What hurts is the next day when your face is swollen and bruised, and you can't so much as blow your nose without wincing.