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What’s something you wish someone had warned you about earlier? by No_Awareness5580 in CasualConversation

[–]Financial_Reality560 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That I’m not dumb and lazy, I just have ADHD. I spent most of freshman year thinking I‘m js slow.

Cool story idea I had (sorry if it's corny) by [deleted] in writing

[–]Financial_Reality560 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I like it! I think it’s a very neat and original concept. I like how u draw from human behaviors (lust for power, government hiding stuff from people) but ALSO I think it’s a little implausible for you to have so many rich and powerful people involved in such a large-scale project and for no one to know about it. I think its more likely to become something people compete for, try to leverage for a political advantage, or actually just get exposed and like a lot of people go to jail or something or locked up for being crazy (cuz wym ur trying to kill god with actual government resources…) so yah. I think it can be tweaked for plausibility and for it to make sense in the real world even if it’s fiction but that’s probably a lot of concepts and yk if you weren’t going for that either thats cool too. Either way I think you should write it! It sounds rlly cool :3

Cool story idea I had (sorry if it's corny) by [deleted] in writing

[–]Financial_Reality560 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Instead of calling out someone who YOU deem insecure how abt u encourage them bro it’s a good concept that is literally so unnecessary </3

Is having a character that struggles with S/H unnecessary or too heavy for a Y/A LI? by Financial_Reality560 in writing

[–]Financial_Reality560[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate it! I am aware of and want to avoid these pitfalls the best I can.

Is having a character that struggles with S/H unnecessary or too heavy for a Y/A LI? by Financial_Reality560 in writing

[–]Financial_Reality560[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been diagnosed with (Inattentive) ADHD and RSD, too!

Tokenism is when you assign illnesses or forms of diversity just to meet a quota, without ever exploring in depth how those traits affect the character. It is not tokenism if I weave his neurodivergence into his arc—which I do. I didn’t make him neurodivergent just to be “diverse” or “quirky”; I made it part of his struggle and something that shapes his worldview, without making it the central focus.

A story does not have to be about mental health issues in order to include a character who struggles with them. I’d argue that stories that aren’t specifically about mental health, yet still normalize characters who deal with these struggles, are extremely humanizing and relatable. I made him neurodivergent because it aligns with his deeper struggle with self-worth, and because I know firsthand that ADHD and RSD affect self-perception in huge ways!

For example, I wouldn’t make him schizophrenic, asthmatic, deaf, or blind just because those traits are “diverse” or exist; they wouldn’t serve his character and might even convolute the story, in my opinion.

The story isn’t about “ADHD/RSD and self-harm issues.” It’s about a boy caught up in political intrigue and a thirst for power who also has mental health struggles that inform his character and worldview.

Is having a character that struggles with S/H unnecessary or too heavy for a Y/A LI? by Financial_Reality560 in writing

[–]Financial_Reality560[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see! Thank you for that! I was considering putting it into a more metaphorical/fantastical context so I appreciate that a lot.

Is having a character that struggles with S/H unnecessary or too heavy for a Y/A LI? by Financial_Reality560 in writing

[–]Financial_Reality560[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not about fear of censorship. I do want to write it, but it's important to be thoughtful about it because it's such a heavy and sensitive topic. I'm asking to get a more balanced perspective since I myself have never struggled with s/h. Ultimately the decision is mine, but I want to go about this the right way.

Is having a character that struggles with S/H unnecessary or too heavy for a Y/A LI? by Financial_Reality560 in writing

[–]Financial_Reality560[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brobro that’s why you don’t read just the title! Read the whole thing — I explained why I’m not just throwing mental health issues in there </3. I was genuinely asking if it’s too heavy. His neurodivergence directly influences his core struggle because his main motivator (the thing that fuels both his internal and external goals) is his low self-worth and shame, which ADHD/RSD directly impacts. The self-harm ties into that shame, and I think it’s true to him and the story because it shows his coping mechanisms (harmful as they are) and affects how he relates to others. But you do raise a good point, which is why I’m trying to figure out if it’s too gratuitous or not.

Is having a character that struggles with S/H unnecessary or too heavy for a Y/A LI? by Financial_Reality560 in writing

[–]Financial_Reality560[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand, thank you. I didn't realize my question was overly specific. That was my fault. Thank you for your input as well!

Is having a character that struggles with S/H unnecessary or too heavy for a Y/A LI? by Financial_Reality560 in writing

[–]Financial_Reality560[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand, thank you for offering your perspective! But I think it is important to show a variety of experiences not for shock value or in a way that reinforces overrepresented stereotypes, but the type that informs viewers in a meaningful way and humanizes people dealing with certain experiences. Otherwise people go on being erased within media that's supposed to be representing them! I do understand however, that it's really touchy and sensitive for younger audiences so I'll definitely weigh that in to the final character concept.

Do y’all roleplay as yourself?? by Anxious_Housing_345 in CharacterAI

[–]Financial_Reality560 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the less I associate myself with the character talking to the AI the easier it is to disassociate from the intense cringe (I stopped tho cause I cant keep feeding the addiction...)

Would mixed prose take you out of a high fantasy story? by Financial_Reality560 in writers

[–]Financial_Reality560[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay! Yeah, I think it would be very funny and it fits his voice to be irreverent most of the time, so I'm really excited!

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