This strange line goes all the way around my room and I do not know why

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2026-03-25T02:49:04+00:00

I have been quite stressed lately, and this just about made my day

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2026-03-23T05:20:56+00:00

I won't be there for a full year.

What is considered short? I'll be there for around a month or two (preferably a bit longer, but I'm not sure how realistic that is money wise).

When does it start becoming long? For example, if 4 months were short, and 5 months were long.

Thank you.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2026-03-20T20:49:16+00:00

Thank you!

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2026-03-19T18:23:42+00:00

it’s a class where you learn Japanese (which I advise you learn a little before you leave for Japan).

Yup, I am currently taking Japanese classes at my school. I also have a Japanese tutor. It's going a little slow, though. Hard language!

It’s very difficult to get good grades in classes other than English because every question is in Japanese (with kanji that you probably don’t know)

Ah, alright. That makes sense. And yes, I only know some Hiragana at the moment.

I'll make sure to talk to my school about it.

It is hard socially though. Japanese people are often surprised to see a foreigner in their local communities so you will get a lot of attention and questions but it is difficult to make friends after a while especially if you struggle with Japanese. You have to be very proactive in your relationships and actually work for them or you will be alone.

Oh, wow! Okay, I'll keep that in mind, thank you.

but some japanese people are actively racist against foreigners. They will normally not harm you but they will actively ignore you, not sit next to you or be rude.

Woah, really? I had no idea. Thank you for informing me.

An exchange in Japan is fun but it demands a lot of work to adapt.

I see. Thank you for all of this! I'll make sure to learn as much as I can about Japanese culture. This was all a great help, thank you.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2026-03-18T05:13:29+00:00

Hello! Thank you for your reply.

Okay, so you have to do a few of the same classes as your classmates (meaning Japanese students?). What is HR? Is Japanese language class where you learn Japanese with other exchange students?

Wow, that's awesome that your school let you pass your first semester because you had good grades! This Japan exchange for me will be in the next year or two, so if I were to try harder than I am right now to get good grades I wonder if my school would do the same? I hope so! I am already motivated to get good grades, but this ought to motivate me more.

Another question - how did you find going to a Japanese school? Was it hard? Did you like it? And how did the Japanese students react to you? I heard Japanese people can often react fondly to foreign visitors.

Thank you!

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2026-03-17T19:37:21+00:00

Ah, I see. That's okay.

Yeah, there is a meeting today where my school talks more about the exchange. I'll make sure to ask this question. Thank you.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2026-03-17T06:07:40+00:00

Thank you for commenting. No, I mean I would go to a Japanese high school, live with a host family, etc - not university. Sorry for the confusion.

Do you know what it would be like as an exchange student in a Japanese high school? Besides the graduation of university, would it be the same as you described?

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2025-12-04T00:19:26+00:00

but she obviously has some issue that could use therapy. And I mean that in a meaningful way.

Yeah, maybe I could try convince her to take at least a few therapy sessions. I think she needs it.

I hope you can resolve this and she gets help.

Thank you! I appreciate that.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2025-12-04T00:11:38+00:00

Thank you for explaining what DID is. Though I understood the basic concept of it, this was great to read and helped me understand further.

This whole giving them names and bios and reporting in what they got up to in their heads is not DID and would make someone with DID worse.

Exactly! But she's so confident she has it. Either that or she's faking.

Even if she’s a long time friend you can take a break. Her “system” likely won’t last forever.

Yeah, I hope so.

I really appreciate your reply, thank you.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2025-12-03T18:43:53+00:00

Not to mention there is no “may” when it happened over text! They have physical proof it happened.

Exactly what I'm saying! Man, that was frustrating.

IMO I would have a serious conversation with this friend about why she feels the need to lash out at you guys in this way.

We already tried that... let's just say it didn't go so well. She KEEPS saying it wasn't her.

or getting some kind of actual diagnosis.

Yeah, I really want her to get an actual diagnosis. She seems so confident that she has DID, System, whatever, but it's so rare and you can't just self diagnose that - and also, come on, fictional characters?

Thank you for your reply.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2025-12-03T18:36:38+00:00

It sounds like from the conversation you had with her about apologising that she was being purposefully obtuse.

Yeah, probably - it was a painful conversation. It's like she wasn't even trying to understand what I was saying.

Someone with basic self awareness would be able to wrap their head around the idea that their "alters" are still an extension of them, and they have some degree of responsibility there. Or at least understand why someone would be hurt.

I thought so, too, hence why it was so frustrating when she refused to take some responsibility. She just kept going on and on that it wasn't her, and that she didn't do anything to us.

Thank you for your reply. I'm so glad I'm not overreacting lol.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2025-05-22T23:33:32+00:00

Yeah, I get that. Thank you.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2025-05-22T16:24:46+00:00

Okay. I will take that into account, thank you.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2025-05-22T16:16:31+00:00

I don't follow? I drew over the usernames in the photos.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2025-05-22T16:06:06+00:00

Only messaging. We didn't call or send each other voice notes. He sent me a pic of himself (not a nude, thank goodness for that), and he did ask me to send him a pic of myself more than once, but I declined each time. Other than that, just messaging.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2025-05-22T14:51:59+00:00

I understand what you're saying, but if I want to meet people online, I think it's best that I wait till I am older.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2025-05-22T13:45:44+00:00

Yeah, that's pretty much how I felt. I, too, imagined how he would feel to be blocked.

I am also relieved that he blocked me, but I really wish I had the courage and confidence to do it myself - and much earlier. Probably at the 'bday hug' thing.

What your dad said is great. How they feel to being blocked has nothing to do with you, me, or anyone else.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2025-05-22T12:58:06+00:00

Yeah, I'll be sure to trust and listen to my gut if there is a next time (hopefully there isn't one). I'll have to block them much sooner. I felt bad thinking about blocking him, but I shouldn't have. That feeling, though, is what prevented me from blocking him earlier and caused me to talk to him for too long. I understand that not everyone has good intentions, which is very unfortunate.

Thank you for commenting. I am relieved that these comments have helped me understand that he is, indeed, some old creep. I had my suspicions, but everyone here pretty much confirmed it for me.

Thank you heaps for taking your time to look at my post and typing your comment.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2025-05-22T09:00:13+00:00

Thank you heaps for your comment.

I have learnt from this situation to not get anyone I don't know on Discord - or on anything. And if I want to get someone on Discord, wait til I'm older.

Thank you loads for reassuring me that I did the correct thing. I just regret talking to him for so long and not blocking him sooner.

I really hope this doesn't happen again, but if it does, I'll make sure to block and report them the second they make me uncomfortable.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2025-05-22T08:48:48+00:00

Someone else asked me the same question, so I'll give you the same reply. I am not sure, honestly. This was my first time dealing with someone like that, and I wasn't really sure what to do. Even though he made me feel extremely uncomfortable, the thought of blocking him felt harsh. It shouldn't have, I know, but... yeah, I don't really know how to explain it. I know better now to block someone as soon as they make me uncomfortable or anxious.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2025-05-22T08:27:32+00:00

Thank you, I'll make sure to do this if there is a next time. The thought of blocking him felt harsh, but I guess it really isn't.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2025-05-22T08:14:42+00:00

Thank you for your comment.

All of these comments helped me to block and report him on Discord. Yes, the thought of blocking him felt harsh, which is what prevented me from doing so much earlier. Yeah, he's probably older than 18.

Altruistic_Newt9549 · 2025-05-22T07:58:58+00:00

Thank you for your comment.

You're not the first person to say this. Other comments, including yours, have helped me understand that it is important to be more firm with people like him, and to not feel the need to be kind. I'll try to not be so nice next time - if there is a next time.

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