There are things about your reply that resonate with me too. I didn't go into great detail in the post, but poverty scars people. My dad was a larger than life figure, and it wasn't always easy being his only son. As a young man I saw him as a bully. He was tough on me. Like everyone, I still carry that baggage. It wasn't until I was much older and had my own family that I realized how insecure he was as a result of his own childhood.

Regarding bitcoin and maximalism, I really think that none of us have the right to judge each other on things like when to sell. I didn't fully explain this in my post, but my family and I live very well. I still have a substantial fiat income, which we spend. I'm not being miserly, and would sell my stash in a split second if someone I love needed it.