What’re you into, what’re you looking forward to, what’re you happy about?

Please

I am feeling terribly self-harmy in advance of my birthday next week

I got to the point of making a pros and cons chart

give me something to be vicariously happy about or something to look forward to, please

  • Cowbee [he/him, they/them]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    4 months ago

    No problem!

    It took a lot of time, and a lot of change. A few years ago I had a really bad job, no friends, and no family nearby to speak of. I had moved far away for a job for a fresh start, with no safety net. Conditions were unsafe, working hours were long with no overtime, and higher-ups were abusive. I had no safety net, so I stuck with it for a while to escape it.

    Eventually, I met my partner while working there, a true sweetheart. I found a new job, we moved to a new city, got another fresh start, but this time I had a better career and a safety net. Things got better, got back to cooking and reading, and really was able to feel content.

    Basically, a whole lot of luck, and the willingness and ability to get out.

    One thing I want to stress is that there were several times where I felt hopeless and with no way out, but time passing really does change everything.

    As for Malenia, she is a boss in Elden Ring, haha. I’ve had a bit of extra time lately and wanted to finally play it. Beat her last night, finally!