[quote="lelizwe"]It's prom today for my old high school. The only regret I had when I decided to leave at 16 (even though it wasn't a choice more than a necessity) was that I would miss prom. It looks like such a fun night, and my best friend is somehow looking even more gorgeous than normal.

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I never went to my prom, and I still don't regret it. Music I hate? People I hate grinding all up on each other? Having to wear a dress, which makes me dysphoric? I don't think I would have had a very good time. There was also the likelihood that such a thing would trigger an anxiety attack, as I was worse when I was 18. I figure, why ruin the night for others? Imo prom is way overrated anyway. I don't really see what people like about it. I guess a couple decades ago, it would have been one last chance to connect with classmates before they go their separate ways, but even then, loud music would make that difficult. Nowadays, it feels kinda antiquated, because 90% or more of your classmates will be on social media.
If others find prom fun, whatever floats your boat, I guess. I just don't really see what's so great about it. Sorry to hear you had to miss it, though, because it is indeed sad to have to miss out on something you wanted to do.