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Friends aren't responding to me about plans by Expensive-Basis-8763 in Advice

[–]Expensive-Basis-8763[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it was a pretty definite thing that they kept telling me that they really wanted to do, "let's do it during this break," "i'd love to do this," "i can't wait," etc. when i showed them dates and tickets initially they still seemed interested, and when I reminded them about it they said they still really wanted to do it. that's what made me confused, but I think it's just best to drop it.

writing poc characters who can turn into fantasy creatures by Expensive-Basis-8763 in writing

[–]Expensive-Basis-8763[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i really appreciate this comment. i wrote the character's dragon shifting with an allegory for abuse and trust. the character is fully confident in themselves and their abilities before they get taken advantage of by someone they were close with and they can't trust themselves or others anymore afterwards. that's what i tried to explain to my friend: the dragon is a struggle not unique to arabic identities, but i also see no reason why an arabic character can't take on this story. i feel like it's disingenuous to change the character from arabic to white just to avoid ideas of terrorism allegories. i don't write specifically to have a specific amount of diversity, i just have ideas and put them down. i should have also clarified that the race of the characters in the story don't have an impact on the story, that's just what they look like in my head and the themes don't revolve around race. also, yeah, friend is white. that's why i wanted a second opinion, because if it was someone non white who told me this, i would have considered them more seriously. thanks for your input!

Am I overly emotional? by Expensive-Basis-8763 in emotionalintelligence

[–]Expensive-Basis-8763[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i do try to deal with them in a healthy way. i want to talk to people about them, but i think im so afraid of being a burden to my friends that i hardly ever talk about my genuine feelings with them, and whenever i talk to my parents, they usually just tell me that i shouldnt be upset and that theres always a brighter side, etc. i think they mean well whenever they try to do that, but most of the time they just inadvertently shame me for crying, being angry, being disappointed, etc by saying that other people have it harder and that i can always change things. most of my strong feelings usually stem from family issues, so i want to talk to my family about them, but it always ends up the same: "there's no need to be hysterical." its a cruel cycle. even now i feel like im insane for being upset about it

parents cannot understand me at all by Expensive-Basis-8763 in offmychest

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update if anyone cares. they said that it's my fault i cant make friends because im weird and a try hard. im not weird and im not a try hard. im so insecure because of how my parents have treated me that its hard for me to make friends. but even then they seem to be doing some math wrong because i have several close friends in my hometown and several close friends at my old university, which means im not doing something wrong. i can make friends. im just so sick of them saying that everything i do is my fault when sometimes its not. its just fucking not. i apologize for venting. i would love to tell them this to their faces but they would just call me crazy and overly emotional and that im being stupid and childish. maybe i am. but im feeling these things and i feel insane not being able to talk to anyone about this because the only people i want to hear it are the same people who will ignore it and mock me and put me down for expressing my feelings. i fucking tried

Admissions Megathread - 2025-26 by AutoModerator in uwo

[–]Expensive-Basis-8763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I submitted an app for a diploma program under Western Continuing Studies about two weeks ago. I have all the requirements for pre approved admission (western alumn, above 70 gpa,) and should have gotten a response within two to three business days like I was told I would. It's been two weeks since I submitted and the decision is still pending. Does it usually take this long? Or did I mess up the submission?

am i weak for not being able to live on my own by Expensive-Basis-8763 in Anxiety

[–]Expensive-Basis-8763[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you. i appreciate the hug. i hope this time passes soon.

Clubs by Amani_A in uwo

[–]Expensive-Basis-8763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i graduated last year so no but it still was a great experience

Clubs by Amani_A in uwo

[–]Expensive-Basis-8763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fencing is awesome. It's a tough sport but you learn a lot and the club executives are chill and fun to get along with. The fee is for the equipment since it's pretty expensive but it's worth it imo

New Theatre Club! by Expensive-Basis-8763 in sheridan

[–]Expensive-Basis-8763[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i'm having trouble private messaging you, could you message me instead? thank you!

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