what I've learned from carrying a flip phone.

It is damn near impossible to navigate the world. 

You need to plan everything super well. 

Paper and bank cards are crazy important. 

A bus pass is essential. 

T9 texting still sucks. 

How nice it must be...

 ... to have a diagnosis that places all the burden for managing your illness on your friends 

AND 

confirms that anyone who suggest you may have a role to play in your behaviour is a Bad Person.