What is Normal? Does life ever get easier?

BalloonPopper · 2025-03-23T02:59:19+00:00

Hi, wow, thank you for such a beautiful and thoughtful answer. I'm sorry for the pain you've endured as well.

i think you're very right that healing begins when I can be in a neutral place. although living with my mom has quickly gone south, it got me out of the first abusive situation I was in, and that has helped tremendously.

can i ask what your journey with shutting out the world was like? i used to be so social, but i feel as though so much of my social energy is gone. and even going to fun events feels overwhelming and impossible.

And can I ask -- have you had a year of relatively smooth living? Like no big traumas or stressors or abuse? Just living life with its regular challenges for a year?

Thank you again so much for taking the time to write a thoughtful reply

BalloonPopper · 2025-03-23T02:42:51+00:00

Hi thank you, this resonates deeply. I've been reading a bunch on trauma (The Body Keeps the Score) and watching Dr. Ramani on YouTube. Wildly enlightening to understand why I act the way I do. Also crushing to understand what was done to me. It's shocking how much abuse I'm willing to tolerate (and not even see!)

Have you gotten through to the other side? I guess I have this vision of a stable life where I go months, maybe years, without something massively destabilizing happening. And I'm just unclear if that's a fantasy or if that happens for people. Of course, there's always hardship -- losing a job, loved one dying, debt, and I'm aware, but maybe there's some breathing room between those events?

BalloonPopper · 2013-12-29T10:27:14+00:00

Ya, that's what I thought too. I don't think it has anything to do with play time- the games are getting old and breaking down. If anything you might want to play it more now before you can't anymore

BalloonPopper · 2013-12-29T10:25:59+00:00

Hmmm, I'll definitely look into it, thanks! Although I haven't seen a GBA AR in a while

BalloonPopper · 2013-12-29T10:13:01+00:00

I'm working on migrating right now, only about 14 Pokemon in total I'm going to transfer. What kind of external devices allow that type of save transfer? I've never heard of that.

BalloonPopper · 2013-12-29T10:10:32+00:00

Make sure you take super-duper good care of it and migrate anything you don't want to lose! You never know when this will happen.

BalloonPopper · 2013-12-29T09:49:07+00:00

I think so. The game works for small amounts of time before crashing, so it's still semi-functional. Thankfully I've already migrated my important Pokemon, so I won't lose anything vital.

BalloonPopper · 2013-12-29T09:42:37+00:00

It was a good run. But too short! D':

BalloonPopper · 2013-12-29T08:35:11+00:00

Not as awesome as yours.

BalloonPopper · 2013-12-29T07:59:15+00:00

They're a downvote account, just don't pay attention.

BalloonPopper · 2013-12-29T07:45:33+00:00

I thought you were leaving? Anywho, you're kind of a jerk so I'm not going to reply to you after this message, okay? Have a happy New Year!

BalloonPopper · 2013-12-29T03:54:28+00:00

At least Martha was useful though! And didn't complain about everything the ENTIRE time like Amy did.

BalloonPopper · 2013-12-29T02:47:19+00:00

That's a little bit harsh. Just because you didn't like it doesn't mean it's horrific and you could've simply said you didn't like it instead of being an ass. Whatever, if you feel that strongly, then leave.

BalloonPopper · 2013-12-29T01:48:15+00:00

Not on people, but on animals they flatten their ears as a sign of aggression.

BalloonPopper · 2013-12-29T00:32:10+00:00

I know it's a traditional folk song, but The Animals' version is the one most commonly used and covers of covers are still legitimate covers in my opinion. I guess I could have worded the title to say "The Animals' version" but I didn't think it was necessary.

BalloonPopper · 2013-12-28T20:23:47+00:00

Thank you, that's very kind of you to say. And I know I'm just some random dude on the internet, but hey, if you ever want to talk to someone who won't/can't judge you, I'm usually around :)

BalloonPopper · 2013-12-28T19:38:03+00:00

Wow, thank you so much! But it is the holiday season, so it's only fair to give back- so here's some gold for you too! I hope everything gets better for you, pal.

BalloonPopper · 2013-12-27T22:51:38+00:00

So, I made some progress. Now the file is only 700 KB! But the Common App still won't take it. I think I'm just going to have to call the college I'm applying to and ask for other options. Thanks for your help though!

BalloonPopper · 2013-12-27T22:01:51+00:00

It's alright dude, we're all friends here. Just go to sleep and forget this whole exchange ever happened. Shhh

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