Lyrics in songs I've noticed.
Red Velvet

• Queendom

Oh hey! In the same dream
It kept calling us
Wonderland beyond distant memories
...........
Cntd
We we we strong, nothing missing
Wake up, the answer is Simple
Be Boss, blow the Whistle
The bigger world is noticing you.
Shall we have a festival? I hold your hand.
We've been waiting for this moment. Spread your wings and be yourself.
Come play at My carnival.
Climax? It starts now.
Watch out! We are making the rules.
......
It’s now or never, we got forever.
Sappy
;
You're sobbing and being pessimistic
You're hesitating again, you can't choose
Writing poems in your note, your hobby is sentimental
Look, now it's time to open the door
........
Tell me, which do you love?
It's not bad thing to dream
It's not a fairytale, it's the real world
What are you gonna do? Which one are you
gonna pick?
Reality or fantasy, adolescent boy?
I'm still clearing dating simulation games
using the manual
I'm still a long way from real love
.......
It's not that I don't like it
Escape from being just two-dimensional
Which one do you love?
Tonight let me know your true feelings
You'll really grow up then
Tell me, which one do you love?
(In the video the lyrics are "Logging out from delusion" for a part of it.)
That's not even getting into the imagery in the video.
Feel My Rhythm
Blowing up this fancy ball
We're back, cute chaotic delight
This is gonna be a crazy night
Epic appearance to stunning greetings
Let's have a little fun
Don't be shy, Bae bae
Let the play start
(Birds and wings everywhere in the video. Irene is shown offering strawberries to a gigantic statue of some sort which then falls towards her. Joy is seen standing in front of some type of being with wings, I can't tell what it would be though. Maybe one of us? Cant tell, she's, yeah she's blocking the shot)
Imagine anything
Now cruising into a weird, new dimension
A place I've never imagined appears unexpectedly
Don't miss this moment, baby.
Don't confine yourself to yesterday or tomorrow.
I'm truly free right now.
Come ride with me (Sway)
Let's go anywhere (Way)
I want to mess all the boundaries
In this world (Oh yeah)
When the world stops What a what a feeling Come take my hand (All right) A brand new Film We falling deep, You and I Next time, spin the clock Where should we go? Come on, let's start again You and I
Everglow
You used to be afraid of the dark night (ah yeah yeah) Hiding without anyone else knowing (ah yeah yeah) No one say happy ending You stayed silent and ran away (Here we go Here we go like)...
Knock Knock There’s a monster It’s growing larger, the black hole inside of you When you back uh? The howler has swallowed you, that’s the killer Don’t be afraid, hold my hand Your past is making you scared But know your power For the final time, be first You know that I come first I’m the winner winner winner Yes, it’s the last melody To save save save you (so don’t keep) Don’t be deceived by the lie That there is no light in this world Together we will Dream a dream that’s never been seen before Dream a dream that’s never been seen before (Ya) It’s ok if you fall (stand up) It’s you (hands up) Faster Stronger Better Gotta be the best Between night and day, around 5:30AM A war without loyalty will suffocate you, this is a foul Lies, darkness, truth, ecstasy, fantasy My candle makes you explode like a fireworks of melodies in the dawn Don’t be afraid, hold my hand Your past is making you scared But know your power For the final time, be first You know that I come first I’m the winner winner winner Yes, it’s the last melody To save save save you (so don’t keep) Don’t be deceived by the lie That there is no light in this world Together we will Dream a dream that’s never been seen before I’m breaking down the walls, crossing the lines I won’t shrivel up, I’ll jump over one step You got me now got me now two step Don’t slow it down slow it down Shout towards the sky that comes to you Hold onto the key of hope...
Bon bon chocolate

go up to the sky

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Avenged Sevenfold
Hate to twist your mind, but God ain't on your side
Flesh is burning, you can smell it in the air 'Cause men like you have such an easy soul to steal (steal) So stand in line while they ink numbers in your head You're now a slave until the end of time here Nothing stops the madness turning Haunting, yearning, pull the trigger You should've known the price of evil And it hurts to know that you belong here, yeah Ooh, it's your fuckin' nightmare While your nightmare comes to life
You've been lied to just to rape you of your sight And now they have the nerve to tell you how to feel (feel) So sedated as they medicate your brain And while you slowly go insane they tell you Given with the best intentions Help you with your complications
You should've known the price of evil And it hurts to know that you belong here, yeah No one to call, everybody to fear Your tragic fate is lookin' so clear, yeah Ooh, it's your fuckin' nightmare Ha, ha, ha, ha
And I know you hear their voices (calling from above) And I know they may seem real (these signals of love) But our life's made up of choices (some without appeal) They took for granted your soul And it's ours now to steal As your nightmare comes to life
Afterlife
Like walking into a dream, so unlike what you've seen So unsure but it seems, 'cause we've been waiting for you Fallen into this place, just giving you a small taste Of your afterlife here so stay, you'll be back here soon anyway
A place of hope and no pain, perfect skies with no rain Can leave this place but refrain, 'cause we've been waiting for you Fallen into this place, just giving you a small taste Of your afterlife here so stay, you'll be back here soon anyway This piece on Earth's not right (with my back against the wall) No pain or sign of time (I'm much too young to fall) So out of place, don't wanna stay, I feel wrong and that's my sign I've made up my mind Give me your hand but realize I just wanna say goodbye Please, understand I have to leave and carry on my own life
Creating God
Standing in the shade of altruism, answering the call Came a modern messiah to save us all Something far beyond the work of fiction, Positronic brain A world that's void of all the anguish and suffering, pain
We're creating god, master of our designs We're creating god, unsure of what we'll find
Never held a high regard for Darwin, selection takes too long A little kick in the pool shouldn't do us wrong Devouring the very last invention man would ever need But exponential growth is a frightening thing, indeed
Sometimes when I look up to the sky I have to wonder are we "summoning the demon" you and I?
Have you noticed that I'm needin' it more now, more than it needs me Got a couple of billion that seem to agree Surfing in an artificial dimension, but we're not alone Now the master has become just a stepping stone, oh
We're Creating, God.
Beast and the Harlot
This shining city built of gold A far cry from innocence There's more than meets the eye around here Look to the waters of the deep A city of evil There sat a seven headed beast Ten horns raised from his head Symbolic woman sits on his throne But hatred strips her and leaves her naked The beast and the harlot
The city dressed in jewels and gold Fine linen, myrrh and pearls Her plagues will come all at once As her mourners watch her burn Destroyed in an hour Merchants and captains of the world Sailors navigators too Will weep and mourn this loss With her sins piled to the sky The beast and the harlot
The day has come for all our sinners If you're not a servant, you'll be struck to the ground Flee the burning, greedy city Looking back on her to see there's nothing around
The day has come for all our sinners If you're not a servant, you'll be struck to the ground Flee the burning, greedy city Looking back on her to see there's nothing around I don't believe in fairy tales and no one wants to go to hell You've made the wrong decision and it's easy to see Now if you wanna serve above or be a king below with us You're welcome to the city where your future is set forever
Welcome to the family
Hey kid (hey kid) Do I have your attention? I know the way you've been living Life's so reckless, tragedy endless Welcome to the family Hey There's something missing Only time will alter your vision Never in question, lethal injection Welcome to the family Not long ago you find the answers were so crystal clear Within a day you find yourself living in constant fear Can you look at yourself now, can you look at yourself? You can't win this fight
I try and help you with the things that can't be justified I need to warn you that there is no way to rationalize So have you figured it out now, so have you figured it out? You can't win this fight
And in a way it seems there's no one to call When our thoughts are so numb And our feelings unsure We all have emptiness inside, we all have answers to find But you can't win this fight!
I see you're a king who's been dethroned Cast out in a world you've never know Stand down, place your weapon by your side It's our war in the end, we'll surely lose but that's alright So have you figured it out now, so have you figured it out?
Bat Country
So sorry you're not here I've been sane too long, my vision's so unclear Now take a trip with me But don't be surprised when things aren't what they seem
You've been breakin' down for far too long Far too many moons since you felt well and strong You see, you could say goodbye but you don't have to die Not ever
Engineer the wires to your brain Architect a code so you won't feel the pain With your family by your side and vigor in your eyes forever Live Forever I'm way up, a god in size, beyond the reach of mortals I shed my human side Father, oh father I stare at my reflection, have I lost that boy inside? Final paradigm What's it really mean to be a man? Think about your answer but please understand While it's natural to fear, I'll make it disappear forever I forever I'm way up, a god in size, beyond the reach of mortals I shed my human side Father, oh father I stare at my reflection, have I lost that boy inside? Final paradigm Singular I am I have the question if these thoughts are mine To live forever but did something in me die? I'm clawing my skin but I can't feel it inside I know the agony of pain would hurt so much better I'm way up, so far up Have I lost myself tonight? Mother, oh father Have you lost that boy you used to know?
Simulation
It seems I should have walked away Reverse the wager I've no means to pay Toto has pulled back the green tonight, in sight And blue pills coat with such disdain I wore the shades for so long That I've forgotten how to see The curtain rises but who dares to pull the strings
I know this might be hard for you to believe and all, But you only exist because we allow it I question all the voices in my head Are they mine or have I been misled? Total understanding doesn't seem to mean a thing When you can't see behind the silver screen, a figurine Can't you hear me scream? By the way of cosmic rays A subtle breakdown jarred the code display A simulation as I can tell, our cell Playing out a hopeless scene We stand to lose all our charm And faith just seems to wane A billion years can seem a stunningly short time You've been beaten down time and time again But still you find yourself at the center of it all I question all the voices in my head Are they mine or have I been misled? Total understanding doesn't seem to mean a thing When you can't see behind the silver screen, a figurine Can't you hear me scream? You hear me, you had one thing to do, one thing And you fucked it up, piece of shit Nurse, patient 666158 needs to be sedated We need 500 CCs of M Oh hello there, dearie I've been expecting you Posturing the way I feel Is truth only what we believe is real? Marvel the sketches that paint the night, starlight And take a breath before it's all erased away
Their song Angels; Waking the Fallen, Sounding the Seventh Trumpet.
Everglow:
Pirate
Yeah EVERGLOW Gonna be mad lunatic, girl When the mysteriously changed moon comes A show that will start suddenly In secret, yeah, dance I want it Ddi-dam-bam-bam, bba-rira-bam-bam A paradise found in a whole new world that is out of sync ‘Cause I’m a pirate, yeah, yeah A pirate, yeah, yeah A pirate, yeah, yeah Now let me introduce myself I am a fleet I Start this voyage Towards the moon mist Yeah, let me introduce myself...
Twenty four hours, the light disappears Overnight, night, overnight During the night when the dazzling starlight shines Ayy, lift the anchor Girls all over the world Dance tonight And we could be anything, anything now Go crazy, no doubt Rowin’ for the Crown Waving the flag, yeah...
All the way, all the way, all the way The riot we made All the way, all the way, all the way Can’t ever stay quiet Girls all over the world Run tonight Just get on board ‘Cause I’m a pirate, yeah, yeah A pirate, yeah, yeah A pirate, yeah, yeah Now let me introduce myself I am a fleet Start this voyage Towards the moon mist Yeah, let me introduce myself Ahoy! Sing a song now The hidden moon festival Well, shiver me timbers (Aye-aye) Watch this night together Last chance, get on board Approaching tsunami, disappearing afternoon Everyone falls asleep under these waves Yeah, I’m making the moves During the night when the dazzling starlight shines Ayy, lift the anchor Girls all over the world Dance tonight And we could be anything, anything now Go crazy, no doubt Rowin’ for the crown Waving the flag, yeah (Oh woah) All the way, all the way, all the way The riot that we made (Oh yeah) All the way, all the way, all the way Can’t ever stay quiet Girls all over the world Run tonight Just get on board...
A letter from that future Together with that blinding light Trust me and follow me up to my ark...
Katy Perry and Nikki Manage
Michael Jackson's Best Tracks
"Swish Swish" lyrics Katy Perry Lyrics Play "Swish Swish" on Amazon Music Unlimited (ad) "Swish Swish" (feat. Nicki Minaj)
They know what is what But they don't know what is what They just strut What the fuck?
[Katy Perry:] A tiger Don't lose no sleep Don't need opinions From a shellfish or a sheep Don't you come for me No, not today You're calculated I got your number 'Cause you're a joker And I'm a courtside killer queen And you will kiss the ring You best believe
So keep calm, honey, I'mma stick around For more than a minute, get used to it Funny my name keeps comin' out your mouth 'Cause I stay winning Lay 'em up like
Swish, swish, bish Another one in the basket Can't touch this Another one in the casket
Your game is tired You should retire You're 'bout as cute as An old coupon expired And karma's not a liar She keeps receipts
So keep calm, honey, I'mma stick around For more than a minute, get used to it Funny my name keeps comin' out your mouth 'Cause I stay winning Lay 'em up like
Swish, swish, bish Another one in the basket Can't touch this Another one in the casket (Let's go) Swish, swish, bish Another one in the basket Can't touch this Another one in the casket
They know what is what But they don't know what is what Katy Perry They just know what is what Young Money But they don't know what is what They just know what is what But they don't know what is what They just strut Hahaha, yo What the fuck?
[Nicki Minaj:] Pink Ferragamo sliders on deck Silly rap beefs just get me more checks My life is a movie, I'm never off set Me and my a-Migos (no, not Offset) Swish swish, aww I got them upset But my shooters'll make 'em dance like dubstep Swish, swish, aww, my haters is obsessed 'Cause I make M's, they get much less Don't be tryna double back I already despise you All that fake love you showin' Couldn't even disguise you (Yo, yo) Ran? When? Nicki gettin' tan Mirror mirror who's the fairest bitch in all the land? Damn, man, this bitch is a Stan Muah, muah, the generous queen will kiss a fan Ass goodbye, I'mma be riding by I'mma tell my ...Biggz, yeah that's the guy A star's a star, da ha da ha They never thought the swish god would take it this far Get my pimp cup, this is pimp shit, baby I only rock with Queens, so I'm makin' hits with Katy
[Katy Perry:] Swish, swish, bish Another one in the basket And another one and another one Can't touch this Another one in the casket And another one and another one
They know what is what Do they know? But they don't know what is what They just know what is what But they don't know what is what They just know what is what But they don't know what is what They just strut What the...
Red Velvet: Dumb Dumb Dumb Dumb Dumb Dumb Dumb Dumb –31
You need to “Beat It” That boy Michael Jackson ”Bad” I’m not your “Billie Jean” Don’t you “Leave Me Alone” But you’re so ambiguous, I want “Black Or White” I can’t give up on you, my “Man In The Mirror” “Why You Wanna Trip On Me” You’re too harsh Boy, you make me “Scream” Why am I like this? Well, your “Love really Never Felt So Good” It’s so electrifying that it’s like
Aespa
Next Level
aespa
I’m on the Next Level, yeah I follow the absolute rules Don't let go of my hand unity is my weapon I walk to KWANGYA I know your home ground Confront the threat Beat it, beat it, beat it
An unexpected black out The temptation is deep and strong (Too hot too hot) Letting go of the hands held together But I'll never give up
I'm on the Next Level I open the door over there Next Level I'll destroy you in thе end Until I reach the Nеxt Level KOSMO Next Level Beat it, beat it, beat it
La, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la
I see the NU EVO The hostile suffering and sorrow Make you popping and evolve further That's my naevis, it's my naevis You lead, we follow After learning the feelings Watch me while I make it out
Watch me while I work it out Watch me while I make it out Watch me while I work it out Work it, work it, work it out
Even the unbearable despair Can't break my faith Watch me while I work it Even if a more painful trial comes I won't let go of your hand, oh
Never look back Don’t covet things of KWANGYA If the promises are broken, everything will be out of control The signal is becoming unstable since a certain point in time I'll destroy you in the end (We want it) Come on! Show me the way to KOSMO, yeah
A hallucination quest created by the Black Mamba Aespa, they want to separate out ae, that's right I lose my balance and my voice too In the illusion of being criticized and alienated Nævis we (Call ae, ae) Aespa's Next Level Open "P.O.S" This is the REAL WORLD, I'm awake We against the villain, what's the name? Black Mamba
I open the door in the end (Too hot, too hot) That light is like Fire to you I'm dying to know The next story that will unfold Huh!
I'm on the Next Level I open the door over there Next Level I'll destroy you in the end Until I reach the Next Level KOSMO Next Level Beat it, beat it, beat it
I'm on the Next Level I become stronger and free Next Level I'm no longer who I was at KWANGYA Next Level Feel me I'm like a beast Next Level Beat it, beat it, beat it Huh! https://lyricstranslate.com/en/next-level-next-level.html-0
Savage
[Intro: Karina] Oh my gosh Don't you know I'm a savage?
[Verse 1: Karina, Giselle] I'm a Killa who will break you, ae You're still hiding and hallucinating Beat you up, we holler I'm not afraid of you, you, hit you harder Push me in, deep fake on me To the unprepared stage Corner me in, fake on me Got everybody, mock up to me You shake me up so that I feel ashamed Cold spectators are collapsed, ae I can't stand you anymore, say, "No!"
[Refrain: Winter, Ningning] Wait and see, I'm a little savage Your dirty play I can't stand it any longer You want to break me Your hallucinations are becoming The reasons to construct you
[Pre-Chorus: Winter, Ningning] I'm a savage I'll break you into pieces yeah, oh I'm a savage I'll crush you, oh
[Chorus: Karina, Giselle, Karina & Ningning] Get me, get me now Get me, get me now (Zu-zu-zu-zu) Or I'll become more Savage (Zu-zu-zu-zu) Get me, get me now Get me, get me now (Zu-zu-zu-zu) Now I'm going to get you Now, I'm a savage Gimme, gimme now Gimme, gimme now (Zu-zu-zu-zu) I can see your words Your weakness Algorithm (Zu-zu-zu-zu) Steaming, it's steaming Steaming, it's steaming (Zu-zu-zu-zu) MA ae SYNK Don't bother me and bog off, savage (Zu-zu-zu-zu)
[Verse 2: Giselle, Winter, Karina] Mhm, everybody looks at me I'm used to it, I should take a step back I have to endure it like an adult I'm locked up in the glass I want to play such a horrible expectation I'm locked up in that hallucination frame I'm going to KWANGYA, game in Defeating a subtle alienation And making me drift apart from my ae Your satisfying trick We gone KWANGYA, game in Cut it down, my sword of light To you who is damaged It's a merciless punch
[Refrain: Ningning, Winter] See? I'm a little Savage I block your regenerative power I distract you, I leave you out Don't forget, this is KWANGYA I control your time and space Make it, break it
You are the one who protected me when I was in trouble My naevis, we love you My victory, one SYNK DIVE All the opportunities you've created I know your sacrifices, oh My naevis, we love you I know, we'll make sure to find your memories Let's meet surely after the resurrection
[Breakdown: Karina, Ningning] Savage Savage Yeah
Girls
Wake up! In a deadlier war Hold on with your feet(our feet are like hands back home) Hook! Black Mamba I am not afraid of you Hoot! I’ll break you It has changed when we entered KWANGYA Distorted æ more like me, like one A crazy presence that shows The ember that was left behind...
grew into a great evil When I helplessly isolate you Reunite we’re together again Whoo Whoo Attack Beat it Yah You’re not alone...
Shined sacrifice If you found the memory Can you show us? Can you show up? Right now, right here Follow me (Bow down) Watch me (My skill) You will get surprised (Say wow) We coming Scream (Get loud) Listen (My sound) Call it (Upgrade) We coming Blooming in chaos (We Them Girls) And confronting fear, That courage (Ah Yeah) Whenever we are together We Them Girls We Them Girls We Them Girls Meta universe exists now Parallel world All beings have meaning Part of my heart We use sympathetic words and share the body temperatures In the end, we only pursue the value of goodwill I finally became stronger I don’t get swindled or hurt It’s distorted It has started again Make sides Isolate you and me so that we can’t see ahead The algorithms that have been distorted by bad desires Use existence as the weapon and swallow with destruction Ah Evil was started at that moment Whoo Whoo Move out flip Yah I’m not alone I want to protect first encountering REKALL I will hug you so that you can feel Without SYNK DIVE Follow me (Bow down) Watch me (My skill) You will get surprised (Say wow) We coming Scream (Get loud) Listen (My sound) Call it (Upgrade) We coming Blooming in chaos (We Them Girls) And confronting fear, That courage (Ah Yeah) Whenever we are Together We Them Girls We Them Girls To face a peaceful day Inside the FLAT We laugh and love together With my friends Now I’m more curious about the future together with nævis Eventually we will probably meet nævis on the REAL MY WORLD Hold up! REAL MY WORLD Your existence is brighter than my reflection in the mirror Can you tell me? Until when, will we be together? Follow me (Bow down) Watch me (My skill) You will get surprised (Say wow) We coming Scream (Get loud) Listen (My sound) Call it (Upgrade) We coming Blooming in chaos (We Them Girls) And confronting fear, That courage (Ah Yeah) Whenever we are together We Them Girls We Them Girls We Them Girls Girls! Official translation. Play "Girls" on Amazon Music Unlimited (ad) Other Songs from Girls Album Girls Girls
Far away, far away Higher and higher To the place unseen
No one can stop me anymore Get set, go! Good-bye I’m not my old self Take a look at my WILDSIDE
By instinct, do it Come along with me Let us go down, down, down, down, da street
I didn’t go anywhere Now I could go everywhere Scared of change Just looking from the side
When you protect me and I’m breathing I’m forced into misery like a puppet, muppet I thought I was no good But behind weakness there was strength Words from loveless people, I don’t care about it anymore I will show you the truth
Never tell lies to myself any more Fly now to the place I want to be I’m never scared of going to the sky
Inside O-O-Out My wild side, my wild side The unseen me who has Overcome weakness (WILDSIDE) Far away, far away Higher and higher To the place unseen
No one can stop me anymore Get set, go! Good-bye I’m not my old self Which this WILDSIDE
Accepting myself that I don’t even know of I want to love more, believe myself more So I don’t get lost, Yeah
Starlight, slash the dark night already So bright, sparkle La-la-la-la-la
Inside O-O-Out My wild side, my wild side The unseen me who has Overcome weakness (WILDSIDE) Far away, far away Higher and higher To the place unseen
No one can stop me anymore Get set, go! Good-bye I’m not my old self Which this WILDSIDE
By instinct, do it Come along with me Let us go down down I will show you my wild side
https://youtu.be/Qpf26PtBXgo 😬 cya ❤️‍🩹😾🙀🙈
I don't know why I still try.

Hello Dr. Peterson,
I am hoping someone can help me with what to do for my son. He is five almost six and basically an only child. My two other children are well into their twenties and there are no children his age in our home. When my husband and I met I already had my two children but he had none and I wanted to give him a child of his own. Due to fertility issues on my part, we had our son via IVF. We are both over forty. He is a healthy and happy little boy but I know we are failing him when it comes to keeping up with his energy and giving him a outlet to be a little boy. I have watched many of your videos about rough and tumble play and I know that is what he needs. Since my husband was an only child himself, he didn't grow up in a large family like I did and I don't think he understands that part of childhood and therefore he doesn't engage in those types of play with our son. I am starting to think because he doesn't have that type of play with us he is getting restless and tries to engage in it while at daycare when he is with other children. He isn't violent or anything; the daycare just says he doesn't like to sit still, he's the class clown and distracts the other children or whines and doesn't follow directions. If we had any other choice we wouldn't have him there. They basically want him to sit down and shut up like all the other children but I don't think there is anything wrong with him wanting to get up and move around, he's five for goodness sake! Since we don't have a choice right now about not sending him to daycare, I am asking for any suggestions on what we as his parents can do to help him get some of that energy out or at the very least ways to help the daycare deal with all of his energy. I do not think my son has ADHD. I think he is a normal little boy who likes to run and jump and look at bugs and play dinosaur. In my opinion, that disorder is over diagnosed and given to normal children who don't fit and sit in a box. Our son is a great kid, he's kind and smart and funny and loves to talk about dinosaurs and geckos, he's not a bad child and we don't have issues with him at home I, we just need to get him to a place where he can thrive. We are willing to do what it takes to make sure he can grow up and be a boy. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
God bless you and your family for all you do.
Shanna

My mom passed away in March of this year. Her and my step father where married when I was 13, Iam now almost 33. My mother had cancer. For 6 years she took that battle on. She took care of her brother who also died from cancer, her mother who died a couple years ago.. She took care of everyone.
Recently. Since her passing so much has happened. Im blinsided, but also seeing things I had been blind too in the past.
My mom and I where close, and in the end while working full time and being a full time nursing student anytime asked I dropped things to be there to sit with my mom when she was having a hard morning.
It's been almost 3 months since her passing. My step father has already has a woman over in the house my mom paid for with money from her late mother. He was telling me a month ago that he is only human and has not had sex in years and needs to not be alone or he will fall apart.
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He has also not txted any of us kids since my moms passing. For awhile until he told me he needed a woman , I was checking in on him everyday. But its not recipracated.
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I know my mother handled everything growing up. She worked hard and also came from some money from her parents, who also worked hard. My mom paid for everything. Now that she is gone.. He is being very distant. I get he may be hurting... But so am I... and my siblings...
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I dont know how to handle this. How to approch my step dad about my mothers estate/will which he has not probated yet. I checked.
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I know there are things.. like trusts my uncle left for my kid and my siblings kids to use for colllege. All of my grandparent things, my papps naval uniform, my great nanas pearls.. even some of my moms ashes, these are things my mom spoke to me about before she passed that would go to us kids..
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the non bias help I need to urgent...
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My mind is killing me.

As unfortunate as it may seem, the danger of rules violations and bans affect the users of this sub as there are lurking Prigozhin Vatniks from Lakhta street who want to report anything and everything.
That means, this is war!
Therefore it is important for us to keep kindling the flames of the revolution by starting spin-offs and other Free-Russia-themed subs.
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• New subs
As some may like one resistance faction or another, or particular individuals (FreedomStache), they may be in a position to create an entire community of news based on that person or group.
For example, some may be more into the separatist movements, and only some of them in particular. This user could then create such a sub and post relevant information to help create a fan-base and the reach of their group-in-solidarity to the search-engines.
Someone else may do the same with the non-violent movements and advocacy-based communities (RussiaResists, RussiaHumanRights).
To create and run a themed sub it takes very minimal work. In fact, one does not have to post 20 posts per day, it could be just a few per week or per month. The value will already be in a specific, theme-oriented collection of content that any user can look up and use for their research a long time after the fact.
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• The Value of Reposting Telegram
The activity of reposting Telegram posts does a great deal to connect the Russian resistance with western supporters. Many westerners are weary of using the Telegram app, and the relevant topics are unavailable by search-engine search to find anything contained within Telegram.
Bringing the information out of this app into the wild of the internet is an overwhelmingly positive activity, so long as one does their due diligence and ensures that their sources are not fake FSB channels.
Moreover, bringing this information into Reddit automatically assigns such topics a comment section where they can be discussed.
In many of the Telegram channels, the comments are locked or they are filled with inane cacophony, to participate in which one must risk using the app. Here on Reddit, everyone is free to discuss the content in a moderated setting, no matter what side one is on, according to the standards set by the community.
Additionally, sometimes the admins or members of those groups do find these posts on Reddit and end up being involved in the discussion. There is a chance that resistance group members may read the western feedback regarding their content.
Using the app carries inherent risks such as not changing one's setting to stop exposing the user's real phone number. However, when proper precautions are taken to change this setting, the app is relatively safe. For ultimate safety, it is best to never comment on anything or even react, and to only join groups which are widely featured and have thousands of other subscribers already.
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• Translation with ChatGPT
You don't even have to speak Russian to participate in the creation of the uprising and a new Free Russia. With ChatGPT it is possible to translate telegram posts in a better way than simple text translation websites. With short posts that have accompanying images and a short paragraph of text, there's a guaranteed high rate of success.
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• The Value of Cross-posting
At the beginning of the war the focus was all on Ukraine and the battle to keep the Russian army from taking over. Now, the focus will have to split as other front lines develop within Russia itself, and people will have to make efforts to filter their Ukraine war from their Russia war news.
In many subs these posts are intertwined, which provides an opportunity for new Russia-resistance specific subs to gain new members who are interested in getting the curated news relevant to this immediate area.
A themed sub could provide value by simply collecting other existing posts as cross-posted content.
Also, using cross posts can help keep some information alive longer, in the cases where for some reason the original post was removed from the source community.
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All roads lead home
Any post or community or social media space which focuses and gives awareness to a resistance movement within the Russian Federation is going to exacerbate the pace at which the conclusion of the war arrives.
Even cross-posting other users' content from well-known communities into lesser-known ones is a valuable activity which benefits the cause. Eventually, the search-engine algorithms and organic grass-roots growth will add to the momentum which will inevitably result in the achievement of a new free Russian democratic state.
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Watch 'em squirm
There is a big problem for vatniks lately, and our sub has been working indeed, in parallel with the actual real fighters of the Freedom Russia Legion/RVC and the UAF. The war is being split into multiple fronts, just as well as the information war. Already, the vatnik trolls have had to divert some of their resources to dealing with Russia-revolution subs from the Ukrainian subs. Just like they have had to call troops away from Luhansk to help defend Belgorod region.
Now that we got their attention, let's take them for a wild ride. Already, the cracks are growing within Putin's war machine and they are going to start fleeing like desperate rats from the sinking ship.
📢So, let's help the resistance, let's help each other: start new subs, repost Telegram, do cross-posts and help take down Putin & Co with a thousand stings. 🐝

Quick Author's Note:
For better clarity of intent, the 'worthwhile opponent' stipulation in Lifedrinker is being changed to 'non-negligible opponent' moving forward.
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"The Gellin Empress was the catalyst for our breakthrough," a mage explained. "Tracing Lord Rob's lingering mana signature through the space between dimensions proved effective at first, yet it came with an insurmountable problem: he only attained mana after initially leaving Earth. At a certain point, there was no more of a signature for us to trace. We had found his home dimension, but finding his home world within the infinite expanses of that dimension could have taken years of aimless searching, like blind men stumbling in the dark."
He leaned forward, clearly enjoying having a captive audience. "The key, then, lay within Lord Rob's memories. Even without mana, memories have a power all their own. The Empress looked within his mind and found locations of personal importance to him. Ones that he remembers with pristine clarity. By scrying for areas within Lord Rob's dimension that matched those specific locations, we were able to narrow down the scope of our search considerably."
The mage spread his palms wide, and his voice dropped a full octave, as if he was imparting a great revelation. "The result will soon be made self-evident. You shall bear witness to the foremost magical achievement of our era: a one-way viewing window into Lord Rob's world. The first of many to come."
In respect for the man's showmanship, Rob started up a clap. Granted, he would've clapped even if the explanation was done via a mindnumbing PowerPoint presentation, because nothing in the universe could stunt his enthusiasm right now. Riardin's Ranger, the Elders, Diplomacy, and the Soul Surgeon clapped as well, although Rob was pretty sure they were just following his cues. This moment couldn't possibly hold the same gravitas for them as it did for him. They mostly were here to provide moral support and satisfy their curiosity.
While for him, this meant everything.
"Do we need the Gellin Empress here to create the window?" Rob asked. "I'd also like to thank her for the help she's given."
The mage shook his head. "I'll spare you the details, but to be succinct; she taught us how to save a mana-based copy of the necessary memories, which will allow us to attune to a subset of Earth locations. Her presence is not required. In fact, she insisted that we proceed without her, as the Gellin have gone to rest for the night."
Must be nice. I'd trade ten Levels for a consistent sleep schedule. Rob internally frowned at himself, punting the envious thoughts away. No sour grapes. If the Empress helped me see Earth again, then I hope she sleeps like a baby for the rest of her life.
"One question," Keira interjected. "In your explanation, you stated that, without the Empress' assistance, it may have taken years to discover Earth. That is hardly the weeks or months you claimed in the past."
The group of dimension mages froze, embarrassment blooming on their features. They looked to the head mage for guidance, whose veneer of showmanship was deflating like a leaky balloon. "We were perhaps...optimistic."
"By years?"
"The previous estimate I put forth was one that assumed we would develop breakthroughs as we went along." His mouth widened into a sheepish grin. "As you can see, we, um, succeeded."
Keira raised an eyebrow. "Only with the timely assistance of a Leader." Her tone was calm, yet unyielding. "Rob is too grateful to point out this contradiction, so I suppose the task falls to me. You have also told us that you should be able to 'open' the window and let Rob send a letter home within the next week – is that more unfounded optimism?"
"No." The mage straightened his posture. "Now that we have located Earth, the rest is simply a matter of refining our spells and collecting reserves of mana. We are no longer blind, nor are we fumbling in the dark, and thus our progress moving forward shall be predictable and steady. This, I swear."
After a few seconds, Keira nodded. "Then I thank you for the wonderful boon you've granted to the man I love."
From behind, Malika giggled under her breath. Rob squeezed Keira's hand, gave her a warm smile, and faced the mages. "I'm ready whenever you are."
The tent thrummed with mana as the dimension mages formed a Mage Circle with Malika. It was no different from any other time they'd done so, yet the knowledge of what they were about to accomplish heightened the tension in the air to a fever pitch. Rob's pulse quickened, his throat tightening. He'd been disemboweled by monsters, decapitated by eldritch abominations, and none of those events made him a fraction as nervous as watching the dimension mages at work.
Minutes passed. Rob forced himself to be patient. Reaching across the boundaries of space and dimensions wasn't like heading to the store to pick up a carton of milk. It involved a level of spellcasting prowess that would take Rob decades of committed study to have even the slightest chance at grasping. Frankly, the fact that it was possible at all still beggared belief.
Maybe...maybe the mages were wrong. Not lying; just wrong. They could be overeager, sharing before they were actually ready, and they'd end the circle looking contrite and ashamed.
That was okay. No biggie. Rome wasn't built in a day, or...something. He could wait–
Creak.
It was the sound of a rusted hinge, of crumpling paper, of breaking bones, and more. A combination of all the noises things made when subjected to an external force. Like reality itself was groaning under the pressure.
Creeeak.
A thin, imperceptible line appeared at eye-level, dark as the endless void. Slowly, inch-by-inch, it widened.
CREEEAK.
It had become a rectangle. Two feet wide, three feet high. With a final CREAK, reality threw in the towel. The void dissipated, as if smoke blown away by a gust of wind, revealing...
Home.
Everything was as he remembered it. The same furniture with scuffed marks of wear-and-tear. The same living room where they'd watched movies each Friday. The same kitchen with a sink perpetually filled with dirty dishes. The same tacky wallpaper that his mom refused to change, and that he secretly enjoyed.
Identical. Like a portrait had been painted straight from his memories.
A tsunami of aching nostalgia surged through him. Rob didn't realize he was extending his hand until his fingertips were already brushing against the viewing window. Its surface felt solid, and for an instant he was terrified that this really was just a painting. Something invented to give him false hope.
Then he noticed that a window had been cracked open. Not the mages' window; the window inside his house. A small breeze blew inside, jostling a curtain ever so lightly. Just enough to make it move.
"It's real." Rob's voice was hoarse. "It's my home."
No one said anything. They allowed him his silence, a gesture which he greatly appreciated. Eventually, Rob took a deep breath, clenched his hands so that they wouldn't tremble, and looked at the dimension mages. "Thank you. I owe you...so much. Even if observing from afar ended up being the limit of what you could do, just seeing my house again like this is..."
He trailed off, unable to find words that were sufficient. Thankfully, the dimension mages seemed to understand. "You are most welcome, Lord Rob." The head mage smiled. "This is far from the limit of what we can do, however. Give us time, and this window shall open."
Rob nodded, choosing not to believe them. They were probably right, but on the off chance they weren't, he didn't want to look back on this moment with bitterness. Best to assume the worst and be grateful for what he already had.
As if drawn by a gravitational pull, his eyes drifted back towards the window. It was displaying a fixed point in the center of his home. "Can you switch perspectives? I want to check other rooms." His parents were likely asleep in their bedroom at this hour. Assuming they didn't sell the house out of grief and move, that is.
"I am afraid that isn't possible. We can transpose the viewing window to other specific locations that the Empress provided, but having it 'walk around', so to speak, requires finer control than we are yet capable of."
Yet, he says. Which means that with practice, they'll be able to. Rob placated himself with that notion. This was a minor setback, and he wouldn't let it get him down.
He especially wouldn't listen to that tiny voice in the back of his head, whispering that the reason he couldn't see his parents right now was because they were–
"Got it," Rob stated, in a wooden voice. "What other locations did the Empress pick out?"
The window's perspective blurred and shifted. Rob swallowed a gasp as an extremely familiar place was displayed before him. He'd seen it many, many times, even after coming to Elatra. It used to be at the top of his nightmare rotation, only ousted from its throne when Blights started coming into play.
In front of them was a small grassy lawn, surrounded by lecture halls in the near-distance. The place that had forever altered the course of his life.
"This is where it all started." Rob pointed to an empty spot in the middle of the field. "Portal opened up. Right there. Saturated with darkness. Chains shot out, tried to grab at Jason. I pushed him out of the way, and...the rest is history."
Silence reigned once more. After a few seconds, Orn'tol stirred. The young Ranger opened his mouth, preparing to say what would undoubtedly be some platitude reassuring Rob over his noble sacrifice.
"The grass truly is green."
Rob burst out laughing. He kept going until he was short of breath, wheezing as the others looked at him with eyes full of concern. "I'm okay," he managed to cough, once the laughter had died down to snickers. "Thanks, Orn'tol. I needed that."
"You're very welcome?" Orn'tol exchanged confused glances with the rest of Riardin's Rangers. "I am unsure of what I did to assist you, yet it's good to see you in high spirits nonetheless."
"Sometimes a little silliness is just what the doctor ordered." Rob offered him a high-five, which the boy accepted with zeal. They returned their gazes to the viewing window, Rob tilting his head as he peered closer. "Hmm. That's weird."
"What do you mean?"
"There's no people. It's early evening, but college students have the worst sleeping patterns on the face of the planet. Trust me; I'm speaking from experience. Usually you'd see a dozen partygoers strung out on energy drinks racing around now."
"Perhaps this location is known as a place of danger," Keira posited. "I would certainly be hesitant to tread where a portal of darkness sprang from the aether and kidnapped a civilian."
Rob watched the viewing window for signs of life, finding none. "Could be. Parents probably pulled their kids out after what happened to me. Then either the government condemns the area, or enough money is lost that the college goes bankrupt." He snorted. "Would be the least of what it deserves, considering the tuition fees. Bloodsucking vampires."
"People on Earth drink blood?"
Normally, Rob would have played along with their confusion, but there were more important things to focus on. "Can you change this to the next location from my memories?" he asked the dimension mages. "How many are there, anyway?"
"Five in total. One moment, please."
The window's perspective blurred, shifted, and reformed. Now it was displaying a city sidewalk, its view positioned right outside the best god damn burger joint in existence. Rob didn't care what anyone else said; two greasy slabs of beef squeezed between two sesame-seed buns was the absolute pinnacle of culinary delight. So what if his palette was 'like a five-year old's?' Wasn't his fault that delicious things were delicious.
Belatedly, he realized that his memory of this restaurant had been strong enough for the Gellin Empress to choose it as a point of reference for interdimensional portal magic. That...yeah, that tracked. Aside from the burgers, he had fond memories of sitting at the outside patio with Jason and his folks, drinking Minty Fresh Phantasma and inhaling cheesy fries as they mocked his dietary preferences. Good times.
He was about to explain what this place meant to him when a human casually walked past the viewing window.
She was a normal working woman like any other. Tired eyes, a purse slung over her shoulder, and dressed for lukewarm weather. A cell phone was held in her right hand, her eyes glued to some form of social media. She strode past the window without a care in the world, visible for merely a second before disappearing from view.
To the Elatrans, it was like a horror movie jumpscare. All of them froze. Several gasped. Elder Alessia grimaced. Faelynn muttered "a world of Humans" in a hushed tone. The only exceptions were Elder Duran and the Soul Surgeon, who crept closer to get a better look, their eyes shimmering with curiosity.
In contrast, Rob let out a sigh of overwhelming relief. That bored, everyday woman was exactly what he'd needed to set him at ease. Earth hasn't completely gone to shit behind my back. People are still living their lives.
As he watched, a few more humans walked in front of the window. A middle-aged man, a young boy with his mother, and an old woman with a walking cane. The old woman pivoted straight into the burger joint, Rob internally praising her good taste.
"W-well," the head mage stuttered. He paused, cleared his throat, then started anew. "As you can see, the viewing window is imperceptible to those with low Levels of Sense Mana. Naturally, this will not be the case for a portal that can be interacted with from both sides."
"Dangerous," Meyneth commented. "I would advise that you conceal this type of spell for as long as you are able. The viewing window especially."
"Why is that?"
"If this window cannot be sensed by those with low Levels of Sense Mana, then that makes it an ideal tool for spying on non-Mages. In your haste to glimpse into the world of another dimension, you have inadvertently developed a field of magic that puts every nation in Elatra at risk of subterfuge. People have been assassinated for much less."
The mages blanched. "We are nothing more than simple researchers," the head mage protested, in a faltering voice. "Who besides a madwoman like the Dragon Queen would stoop so low as to threaten noncombatants?"
Keira averted her eyes, pointedly examining the floor.
"We can discuss matters of life and death at a later time," Duran interjected. He gestured to the viewing window with the demeanor of a child in a toy story. "There's a world of discoveries to explore! Take a look at those structures the Earth Humans have built – they resemble the buildings within Human territory, yet small differences set them apart."
Duran ooooh'd as another person walked past the viewing window. "So many humans are ambling about despite the late hour. Is this area a well-traveled location in your home city, Rob?"
"This is around the level of street traffic you should expect for early evening. If it were daytime, you'd see a hundred people per minute."
Duran aaaah'd. Before he could launch into a series of questions, Zamira beat him to it. "Pardon me if this comes across as an insult," she began, hesitantly. "But Earth Humans appear marginally...uncoordinated. It is hard for me to describe the notion, yet when I watch them move, they appear as if they're liable to fall over at any moment."
They look normal to me, Rob almost said, before remembering that Earth's normal wasn't Elatra's normal. "That's called being permanently Level 1." He shrugged. "They've all got crap stats. Except athletes, I guess."
Zamira stared at the human passerby with obvious sympathy. "My condolences."
Does Earth seem like a world of cripples to her? Rob wondered. Even Utility Class users have the option to put a couple points into Dexterity and Perception. That's not counting the natural stat boosts they gain as they grow up, either. And when combined with Vitality and healing magic, it means that people in Elatra tend to age gracefully.
Rob tried to think of the last time he'd seen an Elatran with the same frailty as that old human woman with her walking cane. The oldest person he'd met so far was the Fiend High Soulseer, and in spite of being positively ancient – and blind – the dude could get around fine. Elder Duran was having health problems, but that was only after suffering from severe Corruption poisoning for weeks on end. An incident like that would've landed an Earth human in long-term hospice care.
Actually, no, that was wrong. It would've just killed them.
"We should switch to the next location," Rob said, preempting any further questions. "There's still two more left." Maybe I can see...no. Keep your expectations in check.
He was right to do so. Rob's heart sank as the viewing window solidified once again, revealing battered, empty streets. Half the buildings had collapsed to rubble, as if visited by a wrecking crew with an axe to grind. He recognized this spot as the street leading up to his favorite movie theater on the other side of the city. There'd been good times here, as well.
Although not anymore. The theater's roof had caved in, and half the letters in its ostentatious PRIME CINEMA logo were missing. It would take years to rebuild – assuming someone was willing to invest millions of dollars into what was essentially a ghost town.
"This..." He ran his hand down his face, aware of everyone gazing at him with pity. "As you can probably infer, this isn't normal. In the past–"
Bang.
Rob practically jumped out of his skin at the abrupt sound of gunfire. At first he thought the shot had come from outside, but no, it was both too distant and too close for that. The noise also sounded different from the rifles that the Dwarven Thunder Rod wielders employed.
A series of repeated bangs swept his thoughts away. Everyone watched in astonishment as a crew of Earth military soldiers ran into view from a side street, desperately fleeing the eight-legged Blightspawn that was hot on their tails. The abomination was more of an amalgamation of flesh and limbs than anything resembling a living creature, and the way it skittered made Rob reconsider if spiders were really that bad in comparison.
"Keep firing!" one of the men commanded, his voice sounding like it was coming from the bottom of a lake. The soldiers blasted their assault rifles in a retreating offensive, peppering the abomination with a hailstorm of bullets. Their response was swift, their aim was true, and it did not matter. The Blightspawn bulldozed through the rain of bullets as if it was a light drizzle, the creature's five cavernous mouths wailing for blood and sustenance.
It was nearly upon them when an explosive rocketed in from the opposite side street, knocking the Blightspawn off its many feet. The reprieve was temporary, but it was just long enough for the soldiers to escape unharmed. Unfortunately, the creature was also mostly unharmed, sporting minor injuries despite a direct missile strike to the torso. With a chorus of screams that prickled Rob's ears, the abomination continued its chase, batting away a second missile as it resumed the chase with renewed fervor.
Then it was gone, having left the window's range of sight. Distant sounds of battle grew quieter, the gunshots and explosions becoming more faint as predator and prey ran deeper into the ruined city.
Rob closed his eyes. He said nothing for half a minute, allowing himself time to process what he'd seen.
"Okay." He opened his eyes, nodding. "This is fine."
Keira laid a hand on his shoulder, struggling with what to say. "Rob...you don't need to–"
"Hold it in? Bottle up my emotions?" A wry chuckle escaped his throat. "Honestly, I'm not as affected as I thought I'd be. The Blight dropped one too many cryptic hints for me to be surprised, anyway. At this point I'm just glad that Earth hasn't been completely overrun. Some parts of the city might be fucked up, but not all of it is."
He narrowed his eyes. "The biggest thing I'm worried about is the Blightspawn itself. You saw those weapons the humans were using, right? Think of them as substantially upgraded versions of the Thunder Rods. They should've put a real dent in a fully-grown Blight, let alone one of its spawn."
"Perhaps the creatures have gained a defensive Skill?" Duran theorized. "What we witnessed appears consistent with other damage reduction Skills such as Tough Skin or Heat Resistance. I would surmise that the Blight has learned something akin to – for example – Thunder Rod Resistance."
Rob paused. Elatra didn't have a specified 'Bullet Resistance' Skill, but that was because conventional firearms had been removed from the system for balancing purposes. The Blight wouldn't give two shits about balance. They'd cheerfully grant themselves Bullet Resistance, Missile Resistance, and whatever else tickled their fancy.
And the more Earth fought back, the more resistant they'd become.
"...This doesn't change anything," Rob eventually concluded. "Earth is a big boy planet. It'll figure something out. In the meantime, we'll clean up our problems here and be ready to help if the Blight's still around by then."
"You're sure?" Keira asked. Two words that held so much intent. 'Are you sure you'll be alright? Are you sure Elatra should remain your primary concern? Are you sure you don't want to head home the instant the dimension mages create a working portal?'
Rob gave her a thumbs-up. "I'm sure. And I know you'll worry about me regardless, but I promise I'm feeling fine."
Or maybe he was just numb, and an avalanche of emotions would bury him when he least expected it. The good news was that was a problem for future-Rob to deal with. Present-Rob had one last area to investigate.
I'd be satisfied with seeing my old bedroom intact, he thought, as the dimension mages altered the viewing window for the last time. I have strong memories there, right? It should be a candidate. Those late night Netflix binges were uh...riveting. Yeah.
The window finalized.
Rob felt the strength leave his body.
Some parts of what he was seeing were incongruous. Strange details that he'd need to figure out soon. All of it took a hard backseat to the one sight in the room that truly mattered.
Jason was alive.
He was at his house that Rob had visited so often. Alive. Surrounded by people. Alive. Chatting away. Alive. Gesturing in that exaggerated manner he often used. Alive.
Smiling.
Alive.
A dam broke. Silent tears began streaming down Rob's face. Thoughts cut out, leaving only the realization that his best friend since childhood, the sole person he'd have trusted with his life before meeting Riardin's Rangers, the man whose place he'd taken when the gods picked a new chew toy...
Was alive.
"Hey, man." Rob's smile was the most genuine it had been in a long time. "Been a while."
At that moment, almost as if he could hear him, Jason grinned.
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Author's Note:
When I was writing Chapter 199, I was mildly annoyed that Rob didn't reach 200 Vitality on Chapter 200. That would've been hilariously coincidental. But if I had to choose between that chapter or this one for a big milestone...I think I like this better.
Happy Chapter 200, everyone. Thanks for reading and staying on this journey with me.

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I'm a switch, so it depends on my partner's qualities which way I lean. You could say I'm versatile. Staying safe and healthy is my priority, so I won't engage in short term flings or play that might do permanent damage.
I want my partner to be my equal, so no tpe, 24/7, or high protocol types of dynamic. In day to day life I want her to be independent, capable, and makes intelligent decisions. I prefer her to be educated, smart, fit. Not that she has to have a PhD and an Olympian, but someone who values learning, growth, as well as physical health would be preferable.
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Our family will be religiously agnostic, politically center, and possesses good moral compass.
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If I strike your fancy feel free to send a message now, before I grow older;)

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Will be looking at what sort of tax advantaged stuff we can do through super (any advice here would be good, will be going to an FA, but most of her money sitting here is tax free as it comes from her deceased partner's life insurance and super).
Last things to note is that she cannot return to work, as good as this would be at her age, she has numerous health conditions, however her immediate female family members lived very long lives (90-99)
FUNDS
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Hey everyone, I could really use some guidance at the moment as I'm facing some challenges in my life. In January 2022, I made a decision to leave my full-time job, which paid $22/hr and demanded 50-60 hours per week. One of the main reasons behind this choice was my dad's neck surgery, which left him unable to manage his business alone, so I stepped in to lend a hand.
Fast forward 18 months, and I've been pouring my heart and soul into growing my dad's business. Unfortunately, despite my best efforts, it just isn't sustainable for two. I find myself earning an average monthly income of $2,010.50 before taxes, which adds up to roughly $20,500 per year after taxes.
Now, I lead a modest lifestyle. I drive a 26-year-old truck and spend almost all my time at home when I'm not working.
Right now, my biggest struggle is meeting my basic living costs. In order to make ends meet, I need a job that pays at least $17.00 per hour for 40 hours a week. The problem is that I recently moved to a rural area where prevailing wages range from $12 to $15 per hour. I'm feeling uncertain about what the best course of action might be. I don't hold a college degree or significant experience in a specific field, and I'm not keen on returning to my previous field of work. I don't have a partner who can assist with expenses either.
On top of all this, my truck's gas mileage is abysmal, sitting at around 11 MPG. If I were to work in my old city or even farther away, I'd end up spending over $500 per month on gas alone, adding an extra $6,000 to my annual expenses.
I'd be incredibly grateful for any advice, suggestions, or ideas you might have to help me figure out how to navigate this situation and improve my circumstances.
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Here my expenses are broken down:
(I didn't account for truck maintenance expenses or occasional treats and splurges.)

Monthly Expenses
Rent	800.00
Electric	162.95
Water	46.27
Phone	46.27
Credit Card	( Minimum balance + $100 ) = $174
Truck Insurance	95.00
Gas	108.71
Groceries	250.00
Spotify	10.90
Internet	70.00
Subscription	7.99
Subscription	0.99
Subscription	6.00
Subscription	14.99
Monthly Total	1,918.92
Yearly Total	23,027.04

THere are four of us in our family. My sister, myself (f), brother and youngest brother. My older sister and younger brother were. always the golden children and my brother and I (two middle) were were the ones who were subjected to all the abuse. In addition to being pit against one another..My dad was a good man but had his own issues and manipulated by my mother. My father died about ten years ago, in which everything went to my mother. After my father died the youngest brother was released from prison after 10 years. In the year following my father death somehow my mother got sick, although I still question her illness. My parents were economically well off..When my father died he made sure my mother did not have any financial worries and would be taken care of.....At the time of my fathers death, the will was set up if my mother died, or when she did everything split equally among the four children. lol My father should have known my mother better...But he was such a good man I think he wanted to see the good in that dark rock of heart.... Within one year most of my fathers money was gone as my mother purchased my convict brother a new truck, home etc etc...By the time she died the next year, he was left everything..Almost a million dollars worth of assets. My sister had a falling out with my mother later on in life so she too was exclude from the will..Specifically naming that her three children get nothing...if that isn't I hate you, I'm not sure what is..I can only laugh and feel sorrow that even in her death she had so much evil in her heart...None of this was surprising and we had found out before she had died so at least she didn't have the last laugh in her grave... My siblings are better people than I because I didn't even go to her funeral..It sounds horrible but I didn't cry when she died..I wasn't going to go to her funeral and pretend I was sorry she died...I know that sounds horrible but the only sorry I felt was she was so miserable in her life and never dealt with her issues...There are mixed emotions towards her..A part of me will feel sorry for her but then another part feels there is no excuse to hurt your children...As parents, we hurt our children but it's not intentional..It's part of being a parent..It took me years to understand that..but I can't imagine ever wanting to hurt your child or go out of your way to cause them pain..My son and I have had our ups and down, just normal parent stuff...never in a million years as screwed up as my mother was to me, would I ever want to see him in pain...or do something I know would cause him pain...That part I will never understand...for those young folks dealing with this, as time goes by things get better..being young is hard in general..being in a toxic family is tough....but with age comes insight...when you have your own children you start seeing things differently...both good and bad..a huge sense of relief came over me..Years later the anger is gone but a lot of questions of Why remain..If anything I feel a deep sense of sorrow for her for being so miserable..My sister however filled my mothers shoes in trying to do anything possible to hurt my brother and I...My youngest brother who inherited everything is back in prison, calling us asking us for money...Everything my parents had during their 40 year marriage is gone..Either sold or pawned..It makes me sad and laugh...Part of me doesn't want to help my youngest brother, but he was just a pawn in her game..If anything i refuse to let her actions continue to cause a division, because it lets her win...But it's not easy not to be resentful..Thank goodness I have a good therapist..The reason why I am posting the below situation is because anywhere else wouldn't believe the story as normal people would think it was insane or I was leaving stuff out...t
My sister and I used to be close but I began to start feeling she was trying to cause a division between my son and I....she would act as if she was supportive but in reality do things to hurt me..For many years I thought I was being paranoid or a lot of time my mom took the blame because it was expected with my home..Now I have to wonder how much blame my mother took that really it was my sister...Or things my sister would say that was a lie..Don't get me wrong, my mother had her issues but there were numerous times my sister seemed to find "love letters" from other men and give them to my father, which in turn would cause issues with my parents...I question the authenticity of this because my mother was equally as manipulative and not stupid...But yesterdays events has me questioning a lot of things with the sibling dynamics. I have my own issues after years of trauma and dysfunction. Even though I have dealt with a lot of issues it took and still takes a lot of work...I am the only one out of four that see's a therapist to address the issues..Sadly my two brothers even though treated very differently, both ended up in and out of prison and had drug issues..... My sister married well off and hides behind religion...to pray away everything..We are all in our 40s and the crap that went on 30 years ago still impacts us as adults...The dynamics no matter how much they have changed are still the same...As i get older and through therapy I've learned I don't need to cause myself hurt but it's hard when the hurt is caused now by my siblings.
Here is the situation that transpired yesterday. I do not feel I am overreacting and justified in thinking how F#### up this situation is... Honestly I am not even sure how to think or feel...For context I live across the country from my siblings. Not because of any reason except the farther I am the safer I am, or so I thought..I have not spoken to my siblings in at least a week maybe more. Even when we do speak it's usually my sister and I....the only times either of my brothers call, they want money...My sister and is nothing but small talk as our relationship has worsened over the years..The better I do, the worse my relationship with her gets. My therapist pointed out that when I became my sisters "equal" she lost control..It makes sense but i'm not sure of anything right now..
Yesterday evening I"m upstairs painting a spare bedroom, with ear buds in when I noticed my dogs going insane..They are chilled out and lazy...I remove ear buds and I hear yelling "make yourself known make yourself known"...As I walk out the door to my second floor I see no fucking joke 8 police standing in my living room walking up the steps like they after a criminal.. I"m utterly confused, scared and honestly not even sure what is happening... While my brother are in and out of prison, my life professionally and personally is so far removed from that sort of thing, seeing LEO at my door, much less inside my home is so abnormal. I can't even recall the last time I had a traffic ticket..My life is pretty mundane and boring. Honestly the next few minutes seems like a fog. They cops tell me they made entry through my basement because I didn't open the door when they knocked...If they rang the doorbell I would have heard upstairs..My earbuds were on but I can hear a doorbell or hard knock..My dogs would have heard someone knocking...THe knock must of been really light because my dogs didn't perk up until the cops were walking up my stairs to the second floor.. They seemed surprised why I didn't answer the door? As if it's abnormal to have ear buds in but I think they honestly thought the call was legit.. So Besides not hearing them, LEO are the very last people I expect to be at my house.. I don't have interactions with LEO ever. I don't live in a area where LEO visit ever...I already have PTSD from multiple combat deployments so I can't put into words the feaanxiety I was feeling at that moment... My home is one safe place...well until yesterday.. My first thought was they have the wrong house..They ask me my name and I tell them and they ask me "we got a call from your brother who said your adult son called and wanted to do a welfare check" Looking back I should have asked if they knew how to paint...but at the time my sarcasm was not on point.. The cops said when I didn't answer they let themselves in. (no shit) I am literally so confused to what's happening at that moment and feel like I"m going to pass out...I didn't even know what a welfare check was until they asked if I felt like hurting myself? For a welfare check, cops came in like they were there for a hardened criminal..If I were needing a welfare check, walking in uninvited yelling make yourself known, needing 8 total cops seems rather excessive for one single chick..I don't have fire arms so i'm unsure what they were told to garner that sort of response..But i admit it really f#### me up..it's one of the scariest situations I have been in for a really long time..
I still wasn't processing everything and tell them I haven't spoken to my family in at least a few days and it was small chit chat..I can't convey how insanely confused I was as to what the hell was transpiring..I"m a very private person and this is not norma by my life today.. Deep down though none of this is knowing my siblings were involved comes as shocking.. The shocking part was it was unprovoked...I show them my phone like I even needed to justify myself.. I realize the call was orchestrated by my sister manipulating my adult son and brother. She used my brother to do the dirty work and call the police..Why she told my adult son I died is either really cruel or a lie..Honestly I do't know what the truth is as none of it makes logical sense... I know she did it to cause a division between my son and I over an upcoming trip together next week. None of my siblings and I are close due to a history of dysfunction and trauma. They live thousands of miles across the country from me. My brother would have had to speak to my sister to get my home address.. I"m still trying to understand how this even transpired or why but it's not surprising knowing the way my family dynamics are. I'm contemplating selling my home so nobody knows where I live because I can't say for certain this won't happen again. It's unbelievable anyone can make a welfare check call and if you don't answer a door, police can come in. I understand it but then again I don't because anybody can call and say whatever they want and a situation like yesterday can happen... It could have ended up a lot more tragic than it did.....It really F#### me up.... As I said it's not like the police came in gently as if there was a concern something was occurring, it was more like they came in like they were the swat team yelling and stuff..Not to mentioned the humiliation as all my neighbors standing outside because this stuff does't happen where we live...I feel my family as a whole crossed way to many boundaries and short of sociopathic.. The sick and twisted thing is somehow this all turned on me? Somehow I was in the wrong and my brother defending our sister. My son who is 25, does't understand dysfunction as I did everything I could to break the cycle by dealing with mental health early on...He's turned out pretty well adjusted so in his normal rational mind it makes no sense why his aunt would do something like this. So while it hurts that he was defending my sister, I"m not angry with him because rational people who grew up in normal homes don't understand the dysfunction. But I see how the cycle continues with my sister and her children. I've tried to address it lightly but she, like my mother, feels she is a "good mother"....
I finally came to the realization I have to cut complete and all ties with my siblings...A lot of things have happened over the years but yesterday was the final straw..I could almost understand her actions if we had spoken or gotten into an argument but none of that even occurred. I don't really have a question and I realize this is indirectly about parents, honestly I'm trying to process everything that happened..I know it seems silly that a welfare check causing this much grief, but the way the LEO came in and yelled "make yourself known" or maybe the randomness as it would be the last thing I ever expect to occur..But today every little sound startles me more than usual...I have since learned to make sure every door and. window is locked and plan on getting a security system installed but I shouldn't have to live like that..Am I overreacting? Does anyone else see history repeating itself though their siblings..My grandmother was the same way as my mother, which is weird bc my mother was hated like she hated me...Sometimes I feel silly that things that happened when I was 10 can still upset me a 30 years later..I don't resent either of the GC either..while they were treated different and better they can't see the division it created...They don't understand what it's like not to have your mother love you or be so cruel..It's unfathomable to people who do.. My sister says she forgives our mother for the hate later on because of our mothers mental heath issue..but i think it's a load of crap..My mother went out of her way to hurt her children..SHe put freaking sugar in my gas tank like who does that to their child?But the name calling had the longest impact...Always being called "fat" or "blimp"...I was never even chunky as a child..Looking back at photos I see a normal looking kid, even if I was overweight, it doesn't justify her behavior. But it's more appalling because I was worried about something that didn't' exist..I'm sorry I know this is long and all over the place..I really just needed to vent and there are very few places where people can even remotely relate to things I've said...I haven't been this"upset' or whatever I'm feeling right now in a long time.. It's like I lost control over my life...That a quick phone call when I least expect it will send a squat team of LEO to my living room..I've decided to permanently go NC with my siblings....I"m to old for this kind of drama and have worked to hard dealing with this type of treatment from my mother..At least with her I could sort of expect it and she did her dirty work..my sister manipulates my brother who should know better and worse my adult son who doesn't' understand dysfunction....I apologize again if this is long...I am just trying to process everything and maybe someone can provide some insight as to why the randomness of it..First LEO has better things to do but the what ifs of how that could have turned is scary...and as "normal" as this is with my family, I have been so far removed from it, I still find myself trying to figure out why..But there is no answer for toxic families..again i hope this is okay..i'm curious if anyone else shares similar sibling dynamics...I thought when my mother was dead I could begin the healing process I never expected to be dealing with it from my older sibling...Looking back though I realize my sister has always been the same way..I was just manipulated in thinking it was all my mom... Im really grateful for forums like this...Growing up I always felt all alone. I'm glad young people today have a platform to go to bc it's so difficult when your financially dependent on the abuser..Thank you for letting me vent..The last 24 hours has been a mix of emotions. Not only has it brought up old issue but made me really wonder if i need to NC with my siblings because it's not healthy normal behavior..My rationale is I spend the first half of my life miserable because I had no choice as a child but as an adult if people, even family cause me pain or bring strife to my life, I'm allowing myself to be unhappy...But I think a part of me craves the family I don't haveIDK Part of me almost wishes my sister and I had gotten into an argument or something so then I could "justify" her action in my head but knowing she would hurt me just to want to hurt me makes me feel like the 12 year old version of myself who has no control over her life because I am subjected to the actions my mother..Short of selling my home and moving not allowing anyone know where I live, i'm not seeing a viable solution to present this again? Or worse every little sound thinking the police are coming inside..

Hey everyone, I could really use some guidance at the moment as I'm facing some challenges in my life. In January 2022, I made a decision to leave my full-time job, which paid $22/hr and demanded 50-60 hours per week. One of the main reasons behind this choice was my dad's neck surgery, which left him unable to manage his business alone, so I stepped in to lend a hand.
Fast forward 18 months, and I've been pouring my heart and soul into growing my dad's business. Unfortunately, despite my best efforts, it just isn't sustainable for two. I find myself earning an average monthly income of $2,010.50 before taxes, which adds up to roughly $20,500 per year after taxes.
Now, I lead a modest lifestyle. I drive a 26-year-old truck and spend almost all my time at home when I'm not working.
Right now, my biggest struggle is meeting my basic living costs. In order to make ends meet, I need a job that pays at least $17.00 per hour for 40 hours a week. The problem is that I recently moved to a rural area where prevailing wages range from $12 to $15 per hour. I'm feeling uncertain about what the best course of action might be. I don't hold a college degree or significant experience in a specific field, and I'm not keen on returning to my previous field of work. I don't have a partner who can assist with expenses either.
On top of all this, my truck's gas mileage is abysmal, sitting at around 11 MPG. If I were to work in my old city or even farther away, I'd end up spending over $500 per month on gas alone, adding an extra $6,000 to my annual expenses.
I'd be incredibly grateful for any advice, suggestions, or ideas you might have to help me figure out how to navigate this situation and improve my circumstances.
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Here my expenses are broken down:
(I didn't account for truck maintenance expenses or occasional treats and splurges.)

Monthly Expenses
Rent	800.00
Electric	162.95
Water	46.27
Phone	171.12
Credit Card	( Minimum balance + $100 ) = $174
Truck Insurance	95.00
Gas	108.71
Groceries	250.00
Spotify	10.90
Internet	70.00
Subscription	7.99
Subscription	0.99
Subscription	6.00
Subscription	14.99
Monthly Total	1,918.92
Yearly Total	23,027.04

Ever since the e-shop closure, it's become difficult to find physical games for the Nintendo DS and 3DS consoles for a decent price. While retro game stores are perfect places to shop, not everyone lives close to one and some have increased their prices as of late. Flee markets are also good but are far less consistent in having anything, let alone what you want. And, of course, online shopping is far more convenient, but there's still that lingering fear that you might get scammed.
Because of that, I decided to talk about the websites and stores I've been to that have really helped grow my collection from 25 games to 60+.
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1. GameStop. While I get that it's somewhat popular to hate on Gamestop, they really were convenient. While you might not see any cases showcasing DS/3DS games out on the floor, there's still a chance that they are holding onto them. I remember feeling silly when I asked my local Gamestop if they had any, but lo and behold, he opened a drawer and there was a box full of them. Most of them were duplicates of Lego and Pokemon games, but I also found others such as Yokai Watch, Fire Emblem Awakening, and my personal favorite, Super Monkey Ball 3D for a penny. If you can't find any in-store, you can also check their website and get them through the mail, which I've also done. Their mailing system is fairly reliable and quick, but that's because they will only ever ship you a game if you happen to live within a certain area. The only downside is that they base their pricing on current market trends and most of their games won't be CIB, even if they show you a picture of the case on their website. Also, trying to return a game or console can be very difficult. They also sell 3DS/XL and 2DS, and they all seem to be refurbished.
2. Double Jump Video Games. THIS is what DKoldies should have been. A website detected to selling and shipping older consoles and video games to customers for a more affordable price. And by affordable, I mean you might have a choice of picking up a $30 game cartridge, or a $100 CIB of the same game. Still, they have the biggest selection by far and seem to be willing to ship anywhere. I was able to get Kirby Planet Robobot, Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer, and Ever Oasis. Since they are located in Portland, Oregon it may take some time to reach you depending on where you live. Also, if you happen to buy a game that is already sold out, they will immediately email you about the sudden change and refund you your money. They don't seem to have any 3DS/DS consoles for sale, only a few accessories.
3. And finally, Goodwill Finds. I was surprised to find a number of games and consoles on here. And since all of it is donated, not only is it cheap (usually), but there is a constant import of games showing up daily, if not weekly. The only downside is that most Goodwill workers aren't too knowledgeable about the 3DS/DS consoles or the games outside of whether or not it turns on, so you could get a counterfeit DS game. Thankfully, I haven't run into this problem yet, and they do post pictures and descriptions of the actual product so you can decide before you buy. I was able to get Pokemon Ranger Shadows of Almia, Trauma Center: Under the Knife, and Final Fantasy: Theatrhythm along with a few more. They also have 3DS/DS consoles, but due to them being secondhand, it will be difficult to find one in good condition. If they are unable to find your order, they will refund you your money.

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While these are the sites that I personally frequent the most, I know there are other websites that have worked for other people, like eBay or Amazon. I just wanted to show that there are more options out there for those who are trying to cast a wider net. Feel free to share your most trusted reseller and your experience with them.

A little background - I'm a recent law school graduate. As the title suggests, this is my first full-time, long-term, degree-required job (all my previous jobs were temporary summer work in between semesters, or service industry jobs to earn a little more money during the year, etc.). Thus, I'm now looking at a job with a real retirement account, benefits, a pension plan, etc. (I haven't started yet)
Some financial details - the job comes with a 457(b) account and an employer contribution with a modest annual cap. I've calculated that I'd be maxxing their contributions out if I contributed just $175 per month.
I also have a Roth IRA. Unfortunately, due to student loan repayments (I don't have a crushing amount, much less than the law student average - but they're still present and will require payments), I'll be unable to reach the annual 7k Roth max for the first few years on the job. Eventually this will change, but for now that's just the way it'll have to be. I will still have plenty to save, though, and want to do it correctly.
So, my issues. First - could somebody go into detail about what exactly a 457(b) is? Investopedia hasn't been helpful. Second - should I contribute up to the $175 per month to max out my employer's contributions? Should I go beyond $175?? My instinct there is no, because I need to put the other money in my savings budget into my Roth. Even if I contributed nothing to the 457(b), I'm initially not going to be making enough to max out the Roth. Any contribution I make to 457(b) will only take me further away from maxxing it out. Third - I've heard that a 457(b) could be rolled over into the Roth - is that true? Is it a good idea to do so? I'd have to pay taxes, correct? since the 457(b) is pre-tax and a Roth is post. Fourth - I need general savings account advice. How many savings accounts should I keep, and should I cap them? I was thinking perhaps 2 - one for emergencies (cap at, say, 5k) and one for travelling (I'll be flying a lot to see family and also a vacation here or there - cap that one at also 5k ish??). Some people recommend wedding and downpayment too - but I have no interest in spending much of any money at all on a wedding. I don't want that. I also have no interest in/plans to buy a home in the foreseeable future. Maybe people will cringe at that (I'm sorry haha), but imo there are a ton of fixed, permanent costs associated with homeownership which can easily make it as expensive or considerably more expensive than renting. Should I start saving for a down-payment anyway? I really don't want to haha but if people overwhelmingly think it's ridiculous not to, then I'll think about trying to find some money here or there to set aside.
I'll add a few demographics which I hope will not be too revealing. I'm still pretty young - a long ways to go before I hit 30. I'm also going into a profession where salaries grow quickly. So I'm hoping I'm pretty well-placed to save aggressively and have plenty of money down the road. But there are some aspects of this that I feel I just don't know enough about to make smart decisions. Particularly with deciding which savings account gets what.
Thanks everyone!

Hey everyone, I could really use some guidance at the moment as I'm facing some challenges in my life. In January 2022, I made a decision to leave my full-time job, which paid $22/hr and demanded 50-60 hours per week. One of the main reasons behind this choice was my dad's neck surgery, which left him unable to manage his business alone, so I stepped in to lend a hand.
Fast forward 18 months, and I've been pouring my heart and soul into growing my dad's business. Unfortunately, despite my best efforts, it just isn't sustainable for two. I find myself earning an average monthly income of $2,010.50 before taxes, which adds up to roughly $20,500 per year after taxes.
Now, I lead a modest lifestyle. I drive a 26-year-old truck and spend almost all my time at home when I'm not working.
Right now, my biggest struggle is meeting my basic living costs. In order to make ends meet, I need a job that pays at least $17.00 per hour for 40 hours a week. The problem is that I recently moved to a rural area where prevailing wages range from $12 to $15 per hour. I'm feeling uncertain about what the best course of action might be. I don't hold a college degree or significant experience in a specific field, and I'm not keen on returning to my previous field of work. I don't have a partner who can assist with expenses either.
On top of all this, my truck's gas mileage is abysmal, sitting at around 11 MPG. If I were to work in my old city or even farther away, I'd end up spending over $500 per month on gas alone, adding an extra $6,000 to my annual expenses.
I'd be incredibly grateful for any advice, suggestions, or ideas you might have to help me figure out how to navigate this situation and improve my circumstances.

Here my expenses are broken down:

(I didn't account for truck maintenance expenses or occasional treats and splurges.)

Monthly Expenses
Rent	800.00
Electric	162.95
Water	46.27
Phone	171.12
Credit Card	( Minimum balance + $100 ) = $174
Truck Insurance	95.00
Gas	108.71
Groceries	250.00
Spotify	10.90
Internet	70.00
Subscription	7.99
Subscription	0.99
Subscription	6.00
Subscription	14.99
Monthly Total	1,918.92
Yearly Total	23,027.04

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I am lost. Everything went to shit my sophomore year of college(studying engineering), someone I knew since I was a kid had just passed away my grades where slipping a bit and I was basically told I couldn't come home after college and would have to figure life out from there on my own. At the time I said to myself "ok time to dig in and get to work" so I went and got a part time job, found an apartment with some friends and managed to stay enrolled in school this lasted about a year. Then things when to shit again, I was still dealing with some of the fallout from the first shit storm a bit and was very stressed thus I had a tendency to loose my temper a bit and well I just happen my direct that towards the wrong person one time and before I knew it I was on my own again most of my friends decided I was a peice of shit (side note: good people and friends will stick with you through hard times, rather than throw you to the curb once you become a slight inconvenience to them, and I found out which side of that line the people I hung around where on real quick. But I digress) so there I am no where to go again only a few weeks to find a place to live still enrolled in college and working a job that paid crap. I did the only thing I knew and fucking dug in and got to work found my own place to live, decided to drop to part time in college and switch to full time at work(I think this was the start of the end). Things continued like this for a while I would wake up go to school, go to work, go home sleep and do it all again the next day for about 6 months and this completely drained me of everything I had left. I couldn't do it anymore so I dropped out of school and dove totally into work. I'm still unsure if this was the right thing to do or not, I learned a ton of skills and made myself a reasonably attractive hire for several trade jobs. I knew at this point most people would say "well I tried college it didn't work but now I'm a reasonably skilled person who can probably make a decent living applying my knowledge from my job and the things I had learned in school" this mind set may have helped me in the short term because I was able to leverage my skills and determination to get a few raises and even a promotion at one point, sounds great I was making enough to survive at this point things had stabilized again. Things continued for another 3 years but I was never really happy I had dreams and ambitions, I didn't just want a college so I could get a good job I genuinely enjoyed the litte engineering I got to do in college wanted to work on interesting things and do good work, basically contribute all I could to this world I was born into hopefully making atleast some impact, maybe a little to starry-eyed for most but I felt that should be everyone's goals at least generally to try to contribute all you can reasonably do and hope you leave the world a better place. So here I am now, not quite 30 but on my way, working my 9-5 and hating it making just enough to survive but not enough to really grow or even get into some of the things I want to do as hobbies. I've thought about going back to school but don't know if I could afford it and I'm not sure I remember how to do all the high level math needed to finish my degree even if I went back. Get a new job? (I didn't quite get into it but my job is miserable I don't necessarily hate what I do at work but a lot of the drama and politics just gives me headaches). A new job sounds good but I've grown comfortable and I kinda like what I do atleast in principle if not the specifics of my job, I also smoke weed basically everyday and have tried to quit but I am weak when I comes to weed and cant seem to stop, I'm trying to stop now but I suspect I will smoke before the day is over. The industry I am currently in would require a drug test for sure if I tried to get a new job, and would that help? I would just be doing a different mid level job that I don't truly enjoy. I've even thought of just trying to get my FE license without a degree but I doubt that would work. I don't know what to do anymore, I need to change but that's scary and I'm not sure I have it in me anymore to dig in and get through this one. I'm scared the next 40 years are gonna pass me by and I won't have anything to show for it but 40 years of wishing I made different decisions. For the few if any that made it this far I'm sorry for rambling (and the probably very bad grammar) I just needed to get this out, if anything then for my own sanity or what remains of it.

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I got the title wrong: I'm garbage that got a very bad start in life and then tried to fight back and made it worse. I'm dating a nice guy. Should I break up with him and let him find someone better, basically everyone else.
To start, I'm dark-skinned, but I didn't grow up in the states. Relevant later. I'm also very very very stupid. There were so many things I could have done differently if I'd just thought of them at a relevant time. Anyway, I'm an adult now and all of them are too late and I don't really go out anymore or interact with people. Question is am I the asshole to stay in this relationship? I'm dating a very nice guy. I'm angry, sad, and occasionally depressed. I don't take it out on him, but I'm not becoming anything better, I don't have any friend prospects. (I'm frequently mistaken for trans. We're both a little bit ridiculously tall. I can't defend myself from the trans mistakes because the people who make them tend to have this idea that being trans subjects you to some negative consequence and I'm not going to tell some asshole who would have a problem with me if I'm trans but not if I'm not that I'm not. Fuck them. But also fuck me. That entire dynamic is exhausting. I almost feel it'd be easier if I were trans because as I am, everyone treats me like shit. I am the quintessential butterface. I have a nice body, but I'm not nearly pretty enough to be this tall and have people actually treat me well.)
My parents are super religious in a very problematic way. Basically, I grew up with sexism in the home that almost exactly mirrored what Black Americans experience but I didn't know that at the time, and I was isolated as a child: homeschooling or being schooled in an environment where there was no possibility of me being socially integrated, no friends, constant sexualized comments, no mentors because my parents' religion was pretty unusual at the time and nobody seemed to understand that they were abusive. Based on the relationship my father wanted to have with me: commenting on my body inappropriately, touching me, I'm almost certain he molested me or something along those lines when I was little. He used me as a therapist when I was little and he has suggested to me that he had sex with my mother against her will. (Their religion doesn't really have spousal rape since women are expected to manage men's sexual needs.) One of my several brothers did molest me.
Almost immediately upon me becoming a teen, my parents tried to marry me to someone. They had some manipulative conversation about it with me. I did not say no, but I was a child and I didn't want it. They forced me to smile for him when they photographed me for him. I knew I didn't want it, but I also knew that my life was going to be unwanted sex and unwanted children and loneliness and sadness. I couldn't even imagine becoming an adult or choosing anything or being a person. I didn't want to get married that young to someone to whom I wouldn't be allowed to talk prior to the wedding and to whom I would essentially belong. (My parents argued that that wouldn't have been the case because one of my sisters was allowed to talk to the man they wanted her to marry, but things were different for her. I absorbed so much bullshit so she could have a different situation. I am the first girl child and I took the brunt of my father's misogyny. My father saw me as a prostitute to be managed by himself. He didn't speak to my sisters the way he did to me. I don't think he put his hands on them.
The marriage thing was moot anyway, because like I said before, I'm not that pretty and the boy didn't want me.
Fast-forward a few years and I started to come into my own. I wanted to talk to my parents about how they tried to get rid of me: It was very much the kind of thing where my parents' chosen culture believes that girls need to be married off and controlled by men, the earlier the better. The lie about it is that you'll be free, but you're only ever as free as your husband decides you will be and you walk on eggshells for the rest of your life because he can drop you anytime and you don't necessarily have a good enough education or any money. I wanted to talk to my parents about it because I wanted them in my life and I couldn't have them in my life if they couldn't respect me as a human being. They wouldn't talk to me. My siblings didn't care. They say they were also children and couldn't help, but some of them are older then I am and none of them were children anymore. Years after starting to try to talk to my parents, I disowned my entire immediate family. None of them care. I'm seen as an attention seeking loser. My extended family doesn't care about me.
I've acknowledged that I've lost my family, but was I the problem? My siblings and mother say that I am ungrateful. My father says he is a good person and can't have done what I say he did. He swears he didn't touch me. He did.
I know about gaslighting now and that I should have run away, but I feel like I hurt them by asking them to talk about it and not just going away. (I would have if they had just told me they would never be okay with me unless I was okay with this, but they just refused to talk to me and because I grew up largely isolated, they were all I had.) My siblings also say now that I should just let it go because the boy called it off and therefore nothing happened and I wasn't hurt. I was hurt. I stopped being able to trust the only people I knew. I stopped looking forward to things and wanting to exist.
To make it even worse, I eventually moved to the states and went to college (I have citizenship), but I didn't have anybody to tell me the things that you need to know if you look Black American and you go to college in America. I got a job at school and when I went to the payroll office after speaking to the payroll lady on the phone, she did a double take, I thought because my face didn't match my voice. I should have left right then, but I didn't really have enough money to have choices. I stayed for a long time trying to make that job work and working my way up and being treated like absolute shit. It would have been such a good job for someone else. They probably my replacement really well.
I went to so many counselors and therapists to try to get some help and feel better and they all made it much worse. One of them started saying that we had a relationship and trying to be my friend and shared some very personal things that I shared with him with another therapist, and every time I went to therapy, I would leave and be raw and laid open and have to go back to work and deal with the same abuse that I had been talking about. Why don't they give a fucking cooldown before they send you back out to be re-wounded to your freshly-opened core? Why don't they actually help? Repeating how painful your life is over and over to someone who can't acknowledge that what you experienced is a thing that happens and isn't just wooooo, scary, aaaa is absolutely useless.
I wound up making a complaint about a guy at work who would sit there and glare at me, which nobody cared about, and then eventually cussing out everybody I knew because I finally got tired of it and tried to fight back. I've been so bad at trying to defend myself. I've never won. I've only lost everyone. I was so bad at it. I'm so tired of everything. I get spat on when I run into any of the people I cussed out, which is why I don't interact with people anymore. That and I keep running into people who want me to be their sidekick, like, not like a friend, but like, hey, you look like someone who is too ugly to ever matter and can be used to make a pretty person appear like they have something of an entourage. Let me immediately violate your boundaries and see if you'll let that work. The first time that happened, I didn't know to recognize it. It was my first interaction with another person who seemed friendly.
If I had just quietly run away and then kept to myself, I'd probably be okay. I'd be so lonely but I wouldn't have been the problem. I really wanted everyone in my life to treat me better though and I tried to fight for that, so instead I'm stupid and angry. I knew a horrible woman once who told me and everyone I knew that I'm just bipolar and borderline, but I'm not. I just want to be treated a certain way. I existed for a long time among people who only interacted with me out of lust, disgust, fear, and anger and that really sucked as did the dudes who would stare at my body and then turn their heads as far as possible away so they didn't have to look at my face. I still don't make eye contact with people because of that.
I have so much anger. I feel like the asshole. If it were someone else, I would say they weren't, but none of the people I've encountered or that I was born around give a shit, so I feel like I have to blame myself for everything. I should have run away right after they tried to marry me off, but I have siblings and when I wasn't actively suicidal, I was concerned about what would happen to them. I still should have run away. I think I would have been okay if I were a little younger and there had been wider access to internet where I grew up. I don't know how to feel better and I feel like my boyfriend could have a better life with someone prettier, smaller, with basically any prior life. I don't think it really gets worse than me in terms of all of those. He could do so much better and I feel like I should let him go so he can.

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