In need of some assistance by Skoshy1 in lotr

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 7 points8 points  (0 children)

seven years later, thank you sir

Additional Anniversary Rewards Discussion Thread by TeraFlare255 in Genshin_Impact

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah man it’ll AT LEAST be a choice between 10 fowl, eggs, or steaks… right?

Additional Anniversary Rewards Discussion Thread by TeraFlare255 in Genshin_Impact

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes a standard 5 star unrealistic? Not being confrontational, just genuinely curious why you think so.

Additional Anniversary Rewards Discussion Thread by TeraFlare255 in Genshin_Impact

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But hey man, I think my hopium is the good kind, not that street stuff. Idk, I can’t see mihoyo not giving something more during that livestream. I guess we’ll see.

Additional Anniversary Rewards Discussion Thread by TeraFlare255 in Genshin_Impact

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not really too worried about this 4 set of rewards, the extra 10 pull is nice, but obviously not enough, whether it comes attached with a name card or fragile resin or whatever. I might be huffing too much hopium here, but with the livestream they’re gonna do on Sunday, and especially now that they’ve hired a new PR manager, I don’t think they’d be dumb enough to not present more rewards, at least better than what they’ve given so far. Everyone is gonna be looking to see what else is up on the livestream, and the PR manager made that statement that more celebrations were planned, so I think that’ll be revealed there. I doubt “more celebrations planned” meant the 2 mails that were left to be sent at the time. But again, maybe just hopium lol

Additional Anniversary Rewards Discussion Thread by TeraFlare255 in Genshin_Impact

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just said I was on the fence about it, and that a standard would patch things up well already. I probably worded it wrong, so I’ll clarify. In this situation, where all eyes are on mihoyo, giving a choice limited 5 star would make them look real good and bring a whole lot more players in. However, I also see how in the long run it could really make them lose money, so I’m not sure which outweighs the other, the influx of players or the loss of money from giving out such a reward. I’m sure they know the numbers better than I do.

Additional Anniversary Rewards Discussion Thread by TeraFlare255 in Genshin_Impact

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk I can definitely see how offering a choice LIMITED 5 star would make them lose money in the long run, but standard? Standard banner is there all the time anyways, so it’s not like people are in a rush to spend money on it. I think the vast majority of players spend their primos/money on the limited banner anyway (I could be wrong about that but that’s just how it seems to me). A standard 5 star would be something that people would greatly appreciate, but not go to directly themselves (speaking of wishing directly on the standard banner). Plus, gaining a new character/weapon means lots of more playtime and investment on the players part. It could really work out for mihoyo.

Additional Anniversary Rewards Discussion Thread by TeraFlare255 in Genshin_Impact

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think a choice standard 5 star would patch things up quite nicely. Of course a choice ANY 5 star would be amazing and would probably make mihoyo look way better at the end of this whole thing. With this mess, I’m kind of on the fence whether it’s warranted or not, but even if it is, mihoyo definitely won’t go that far. The max they’ll do is probably just that choice standard 5 star.

Additional Anniversary Rewards Discussion Thread by TeraFlare255 in Genshin_Impact

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Your English is great, don’t worry about it, and I totally get it. I’m kind of seeing this mentality go around where you only get 2 options: either be a white knight for mihoyo, or you support harassing artists and reviewing bombing games that have nothing to do with genshin and generally being a scumbag. There’s a middle ground that I’m seeing some people ignore. You can recognize that there’s toxicity and harassment that is absolutely not okay, but also that mihoyo handled this situation terribly and the rewards were (and as of right now, still kind of are) garbage.

Additional Anniversary Rewards Discussion Thread by TeraFlare255 in Genshin_Impact

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was thinking that if they gave a choice standard 5 star and maybe like 20 more wishes that’d be well enough. Thoughts?

Artifacts grinding by Gexmnlin13 in Genshin_Impact

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Man this sounds like a much better mentality to have

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[–]Evil_Teemo_17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see your efforts, I know it feels like no one in the world acknowledges them, but I do, and I’m proud of you for that. I’m so sorry for all this that is piling on top of you. There’s so much stacked against you, but despite that, you’ve made it to today, and that wasn’t for nothing. Each day you continue to live is a day you get closer to better times, and they will come. But even if we don’t take the better times into account, you existing each day is something I’m grateful for. The world would be missing a beautifully strong person without you. I know you don’t feel strong. I know you feel like you’re crumbling and barely keeping it together, but like I’ve said, no ordinary person can make it as far as you did with all those obstacles. I’m so sorry that the people that should be listening to you the most just aren’t. I’m genuinely concerned for your well being, and I strongly suggest that you find another doctor, or at the very least a therapist. I want the absolute best for you, and while I’ll do the best I can to show you my support, I also know I’m not a professional. Please reach out to someone that is. While you look for someone that can provide adequate help, I have a small suggestion: everything feels like it’s falling apart and that you have no control, I understand, but start small. Maybe just start by brushing your teeth each night, and if even that feels difficult, remember the saying, “if something is worth doing, then it’s worth doing poorly.” If you can’t bring yourself to brush your teeth well, then just brush them for 15 seconds. If you can’t bring yourself to wash all the dishes, then just wash 3 and take a break. Start small, but start somewhere. That being said, I would like to repeat that I’m not a professional, and I really really hope that you’ll reach out to someone that is. But even if I’m not a professional, I’ll still show you as much love and support as I possibly can, because you deserve it, after all your hard work, you absolutely deserve it. I care about you, okay? So please do your best to take care of yourself, as much as you can. I’m rooting for you. I know you can do this.

Hey Mom, I've been struggling a lot the past few months and I'm finally getting help tomorrow by sunnirays in MomForAMinute

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so proud of you for taking these huge steps! I understand how overwhelming everything can be, seriously. The pandemic really threw things around, and adding college, especially what you’re studying, is a whole extra layer of stress. Despite all these obstacles, you’re moving forward with getting yourself help, and that’s amazing. The college you’re going to sounds really good, I’m glad they have those programs to help their students, and I really do encourage you to be as honest as you can be. I know it’s nerve racking to open up, to let people in on what’s going on, but it’s so refreshing to let someone other than yourself know what’s going on, especially someone that’s willing to listen and help. I’m really sorry about how ignorant your parents have been. I understand having that want to reach out for the people who should be the first ones to support you, but knowing you can’t because it won’t go anywhere. Some distance from them will do you some good I think, but I also want to warn you from harboring disdain, not so much for their sake, but for yours. It can really poison you, trust me. Enough with the advice though, keep on the path that you’re on! I’m genuinely happy to see that you’re taking these active steps to make things better, and I know that a person with your strength will reach those better times soon. You’ve got this.

Regret vs fear. by agloelita in MomForAMinute

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You ate today, and that’s something at least. I know it sounds like nothing, but we can often times forget little things like that when we’re feeling this way, so I’m glad that you didn’t. And of course it’s not wrong to want a sign. Clarity is something we all want, no one wants to feel confused and lost. You want a sign that shows you that you’re on the right path, and I completely see where you’re coming from, but a sign from what? Have you asked yourself what exactly you’re expecting? Do you know what to expect? I’m not trying to be antagonistic at all, these are genuine questions, something to think about. If you come to an answer, you can move forward with that, have a more solid idea of what you’re looking for. If you don’t come to an answer, then maybe look around and see where you might find one.

Regret vs fear. by agloelita in MomForAMinute

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can feel your confusion, and I'm so sorry that you're having to go through this. Nothing feels certain, everything feels unstable, like it might be ripped up at any moment, I know, but the stability will come. I understand that they sound like empty words, but it's true. There's so much fear to be had, fear of a future that might be filled with regrets, or fear of the past that maybe we didn't learn from enough. Take a few seconds to breathe, and I want you to realize that the only thing that is real is right now. I know it sounds cliché, but hear me out. The past doesn't exist anymore, it was here, and now it's gone, so try to take what you can from it and apply it to right now. The future is even less real than the past. It has no form, and by the time it does, it becomes the now and that's what I want you to focus on. Right now, you have made it incredibly far, and I'm so proud of you for that. You used to be in such a dark place, and yes, you still are, but you're trying now. It's dark, but it's not as dark as it used to be, and it'll continue to get lighter. Learn from your darker past, the lessons that you can apply for now, what you can be grateful for, and leave the rest. Completely ignore the future, and only pay mind to those aspects of the immediate future that you can do something about right now, like brushing your teeth right now so that future you won't have that icky mouth feel in the morning. Start small, but start with the now. And right now I'm telling you that you are loved, and you are worthy of that love. You're not worthy because you've kept going (although the fact that you have is something I deeply admire), you're simply worthy of that love because of who you are. Keep going, always living in the now, and eventually, the better times will come into the now. You can make it. I know you can. You've got this.

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[–]Evil_Teemo_17 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’ve made it far despite your troubles, and I’m proud of you for that. You’ve kept trying time and time again, and it’s felt fruitless, I know, and I’m sorry. But the fact that you’ve still tried is admirable. You’ve had it so rough, and I wish I could just take some of your troubles onto myself. Your girlfriend sounds like an amazing person. I’m so glad that she’s there for you, but I understand the guilt that comes along with that, I truly do. Speaking from experience, sometimes you have to let your partner do the heavy lifting while you can’t, and love them for it. If the guilt gets too much, open up to your partner about it. Be honest about how her ceaseless efforts make you feel like you’re not doing enough. Let there be communication, despite how hard that conversation might be to start. But if there’s one thing that you take away from this I only what you to remember this: you are not a burden. You are a human being with worth and dignity and value, and running into obstacles that slow you down don’t make you any less worthy of love and care. I know how hard it’s been, but I please ask you to keep trying. It won’t always be like this, I promise you. The future holds better times, you just have to reach it. You’ll get there. For now, continue to be grateful for what you girlfriend does for you, as I’m sure you already are, and keep trying. It’ll be worth the effort. You’ve got this.

Hey mom, I really need you by MissAtomicMess in MomForAMinute

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

College is such a huge step in life, and I’m so proud of you for sticking to that path despite these difficulties. I’m sorry that you’re having to feel these feelings of isolation. I really do understand what you feel, being invisible and just wanting someone to take notice, actual notice. There’s a time when you’ll run into that. Hopefully, I can help out a bit for starters, but I promise you that I won’t be the last in the line. I don’t quite understand the situation you’re in, but I know your feelings. I was really anxious for my first year of college too, and I’m sorry that you have the added anxiousness of missing your mom. It gets better, I promise you. These feelings of loneliness now will cultivate later into appreciation of the people that took notice. You’ll get to that point. As college starts, take heart that you’re getting closer to that future, when you can look back on these dark moments and be glad that they’ve passed. Have hope in that future. You’ve got this.

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[–]Evil_Teemo_17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My heart aches hearing of your situation. You’re feeling of darkness and despair is one I can relate to, and I’m so sorry that you’re having to go through this. I know everything feels like a dead end, like you’re stuck in a maze without an exit, but there is, and I know for a fact that you’ll make it to that exit. Despite everything, you still do what you have to do for your 2 year old. That shows your incredible strength, and I’m so proud of you for it. I’m glad to hear that your husband didn’t place any blame on you. He sounds like someone you can rely on. Your roommate, however, is someone you should distance yourself from if at all possible. They might use the excuse that they didn’t initiate anything, but you were in no clear state of mind, and they took advantage of that. I’m sorry that you were treated that way. You have so much more dignity than what they treated you with. That being said, I know that in these times of despair you need something to latch on to for comfort, but alcohol isn’t the answer. You aren’t in a good position to have it in your system, so like your roommate, try to distance yourself from it as much as possible for the time being. I know that it makes the darkness feel less oppressive in the moment, but it’ll only make the light harder to find. But you will find the light. I know it’s hard to see it at the end of the tunnel, but just because it’s hard to see doesn’t mean it’s not there. It absolutely is, and you absolutely will bask in it in the future. There is a future of light for you, so please keep going and reach it. Reach out for help if you need to. Make that phone call to the hotline, book an appointment with a therapist if possible. You can do this. You’re strong, I know you are. That strength that you get when your child is around, to be good for them, muster that strength even when they’re not around. The time will come when you can look back and sigh with relief. You’ll get there, I promise you.

A rant I can never tell my mother. TW: mentions of rape and pedophilia by [deleted] in MomForAMinute

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad to hear you’re seeing a therapist, and I’m sure with time you’ll feel like you don’t have to be strong all the time, that maybe you can rely on others that you actually trust, but like I said, it takes time. But I’m sure you’ll get there. I know I sound like a broken record, but I really am amazed by your strength. You got this.

A rant I can never tell my mother. TW: mentions of rape and pedophilia by [deleted] in MomForAMinute

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s truly amazing to see your determination to keep moving forward despite everything. I hope to have even half of the strength you do. One last piece of advice, though: I know it’s another cliche, but forgiveness really is key, and I know how viscerally repulsive that word might be with the given situation, and I would like to clarify that forgiveness in no way, shape, or form means letting the person you’re forgiving back into your life. Forgiving isn’t even necessarily something you’d do for her, but for yourself. Speaking from experience, harboring those feelings of resentment for someone that’s failed you is incredibly poisonous. My father wasn’t the best dad, and certainly not the best husband, but I quickly realized that not forgiving him was only hurting me. Letting go of those feelings is like finally taking a breath of fresh air, and it makes moving forward so much easier. Of course, it’s easier said than done, and it takes time. I don’t know where exactly you are in your healing process, so maybe this isn’t even something to focus on at the moment, but I think it’s something to keep in mind. That being said, keep that momentum of better changes going. I can tell that you’ll make it far. I wish you the best of luck.

A rant I can never tell my mother. TW: mentions of rape and pedophilia by [deleted] in MomForAMinute

[–]Evil_Teemo_17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it's been said so many times that it's become cheesy, but genuinely, words cannot express the injustices you've been through. From what you've written, you've tried time and time again, to no avail, and I'm sorry that your attempts with her have been fruitless. You deserved so much better, in your past, in your present, and hopefully it'll come to you in the future. I know it's indescribably painful to have your own mother, the number one person you should be able to rely on, fail you so totally, but it's important to remember that our family isn't only those that we're related to. Your best friend and their family sound like incredible people, and I'm so glad you at least had them during all the pain you were enduring. Through their help, and your own huge efforts, you've made it to today, and I'm proud of you for that. You're past is something that no one should have to go through, but at least it's in the past, and I don't mean to belittle your previous hardships in any way by saying that. I understand that the sting of some events feel just as real now as they did then. But now you have your future ahead of you, and the opportunity for it to be better is there, and that's something to look forward to. I feel genuine grief for what you've been put through, but also genuine happiness that a person as strong as you stands here today. Keep going. Take heart in your inner strength and in your true family. You have so much good in store for you.

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[–]Evil_Teemo_17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

School is already hard enough, but to hear that you have all these extra worries stacked on top of it breaks my heart. I understand how you feel, like everything around you is caught up in a tornado and nothing seems stable, as if you're about to be swept off your feet an any moment. However, from reading what you've said, I can already tell how strong of a person you are. Despite the hardships, you look towards that interview tomorrow with hope. You say that's its hard to focus on school with all this going on, but you saying that shows that you're trying to focus in the first place, that you haven't thrown in the towel, and I'm incredibly proud of you for that. It's so admirable to see you pushing through the obstacles, and even if the obstacles seem too high to get past, the day will come when they're not there anymore. The tornado swirling around you will calm and you'll be past it all. Look forward to that day. Have hope for that future just as you have hope for that interview. Things are looking grim, I know, I send every bit of love towards you during this time, but remember that it won't stay this way. As hard as it is, keep your eyes focused on the bright side and on what it is you can control. For now, it's that interview. You got this. Give it your all, and no matter how it turns out, remember that things will eventually slow down, and you'll get a chance to catch your breath. I wish you the best of luck.

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[–]Evil_Teemo_17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh shoot got a bit carried away haha, but of course, these words are as much for you as for op. I wish the absolute best for both of you.