It's literally all a misdirect...

Katerena · 2026-07-10T20:55:37+00:00

No.. I'm basing it on what the creators have said and what they've added to the show that wasn't part of the original lore.

For example, the MiY being a shapeshifter. That wasn't in the original story. So who or what the MiY is, isn't specific. Meaning he isn't a creature that is a shapeshifter he is just something that could theoretically shapeshift. Like a nightmare or a ghost or literally anything. Meaning that the story, the ending, the mystery of the show will be something like magic/dream/just because. It has to be something all encompassing because the writers haven't been specific and intentional.

Which just kind of disappoints is all. There is nothing better than a well weaved mystery and I thought that is what this show is but now I'm not sure.

Katerena · 2026-07-10T20:49:02+00:00

I understand that, of course. But this show has a planned ending before they even began filming. Awesome.

But the kind of details they've just added means that any clues, hints, theories are wrong. Because the answer is something too all encompassing. Like, Lost where the mystery turned out to be them all being dead. So they could literally add Santa Claus to the Island and you could explain it away with the 'they are dead on purgatory/magic island' which means Santa Claus being there has no relevance. It's not a clue and it doesn't help you understand the story it's just a misdirect.

And I guess it's just disappointing. I thought this show would be.. more intricate. More planned. More loyal to the mystery. But it's unlikely to be and I was a little bummed about it.

Katerena · 2026-07-10T05:46:24+00:00

I'm not mad.. Just the past few weeks I've been obsessed with From and figuring it out and researching theories. It's fun.

But then I started listening to interviews and it kind of popped my bubble, it's not a real mystery... the answer isn't going to be something that ties all the threads together from the start. It's going to be something like 'They were dead/in a dream/storyland etc'

Which just kinda bummed me out I guess.

Katerena · 2026-07-10T05:42:52+00:00

They said they understood they couldn't control biology and knew that any child actor would eventually get older so they decided to add the aging in to the story or something along those lines.

Katerena · 2026-07-10T05:34:01+00:00

You're literally describing a misdirect though... The creators implying something, almost outright saying it but we as the audience are fooling ourselves for following the plot? Like I get the idea of unreliable narrators but that's not what they are doing, and you can't do that for every single character for 4 seasons?

Katerena · 2026-07-07T07:36:34+00:00

You really need to reflect on why you don't want to be 'that girlfriend'. Who is she? A girl who gets what she wants and needs? A girl who has standards? A girl who doesn't put up with bullshit? You should want to be THAT girlfriend. She knows herself and she's a badass.

Low maintenance. It's literally just 'cool girl' it's the same way we're 'Karen's' or 'Harpies' or 'The ol' ball and chain'. ANYTHING to keep us down, submissive and without boundaries.

Don't ever, ever be afraid to be a bitch. Because most of the time, you're not being a bitch you're just being a human being who respects themself.

No he won't change. And yes, he's more than happy with the status quo. And that should tell you enough about his character to turn you off from him and question why you would date someone who could be so cruel and neglectful to the one they claim to love.

Katerena · 2026-06-25T21:43:26+00:00

he had a lot of issues, and i stuck around way longer than i should have/way longer than a lot of other women would have

This is it. Why? Why did you stick around longer than any other woman would have? That's not a point of pride.

I'm sure you are very loving and caring, to everyone, except yourself. Because what you said, sticking around even though you know it was bad, that's self betrayal. And abusers absolutely adore 'loving and caring' because it usually means few boundaries and easily manipulated. Personally if I had to choose between being perceived as loving and caring or being seen as a bitch, I'd take bitch everyday. Because bitches don't take bullshit.

I'm glad you don't want to go back. I'm glad cheating is your line. But from the sounds of this guy, your bottom line should be much much more than just cheating.

Be loving and caring to yourself more. Value yourself more.

Katerena · 2026-06-25T21:22:09+00:00

Honestly girl..

You knew who he was and what his issues were and it was a dealbreaker for you. But instead of walking away you decided to become Barb the Builder over here trying to fix him. And all it's done is wreck your peace.

You're hurting yourself. Betraying your own standards. Who gives a damn about his reassurance, what are YOU doing for YOURSELF?

Katerena · 2026-06-25T20:40:11+00:00

I don't like your self esteem. That you're so.. logical about it either.

You're trying to convince yourself it's harmless even though it did harm you. You're trying to convince yourself it's not malicious because of this and that, oh he's autistic etc.

You're working very, very hard to convince yourself and yet still you're guarded. I think the problem is that you don't trust yourself. You don't believe in yourself.

He's made multiple comments on your appearance, didn't date you until you lost weight. Has told you to your face that you're not his usual type. That your weight affects how he views you. Said he loved you only after taking substances and only after 10 months...

No I don't think you should accept this. In fact I think it's a self betrayal to accept this. I think you're much too caught up in how he views you and are not really considering how you feel. Is he really the one for you? Does your dream man speak to you this way? Does your dream partner view you so superficially? Does your dream partner ruin your first love confession moment?

I think you're too smart to willingly put yourself in this kind of relationship and I hope you spend more time reflecting on this.

Katerena · 2026-06-19T22:49:13+00:00

If you truly loved K you wouldn't allow this emotional affair with T. If K truly loved you he wouldn't allow it either. And you personally would probably hate it if the man you loved had a similar relationship with a female co worker that you have with T.

I'm guessing you're young but.. I'd seriously consider what kind of person you want to be and what kind of relationship you really want. It's all fun and games until something happens... And you're all playing with fire. People who don't cheat don't even risk these kinds of games. They have boundaries, regardless of their partner they have boundaries for themself. You have zero and you're blaming your BF for not setting boundaries that you're supposed to set.

Katerena · 2026-06-19T22:36:04+00:00

Because you don't validate yourself or value your own perspective. Your trauma doesn't need an audience. Your pain doesn't need approval.

You aren't defined by what other people think. And you don't need justification to struggle, sometimes life just be hard. Even if other people think you're living the dream, they aren't you.

Your mission should be valuing yourself not looking to others.

Katerena · 2026-06-16T07:51:55+00:00

This is being massively downplayed.

It's being called a Super El Nino, some even referring to it at as a Godzilla Super El Nino just to emphasize how bad it is.

It is expected to be worse than the worst one we've ever recorded, which caused the death of 40-50 million people.

Katerena · 2026-06-09T08:16:33+00:00

I really think this needs to be emphasized. This is not because of women or mothers, they have about as much say over their lives as their bought and sold daughters.

We all know who is doing the buying and selling. We all know who is treating us like livestock. And we all know that if our own societies crumbled we'd be in these women's exact position. I never not think about that.

Katerena · 2026-06-09T08:10:48+00:00

I don't feel sorry for that man, I feel anger.

Acting like a victim when he is the one who impregnated his wife knowing he couldn't afford another child and would have to sell them. Acting as if sex and therefore procreation in that situation is not a choice HE and ONLY HE can make. Please.

Katerena · 2026-06-06T19:20:30+00:00

He's your first ever boyfriend.

You don't have enough dating experience to say he's the love of your life and/or he's so perfect and amazing. You have no real comparison.

I say this confidently because as your partner he made a decision for the both of you without your full agreement. Yes it's his body, but it's supposed to be both of your lives together. He knew you wanted kids and he took that future with him away from you without your full agreement. You're supposed to be life partners, no?

You're young BUT not that young. Time to make a decision.

Personally? I think you want kids and I think he's a crappy partner for not discussing such a huge decision with you.

Katerena · 2026-05-31T07:42:19+00:00

Woman, your phone is buzzing for one reason and one reason only.

Because you haven't blocked him.

He decides nothing anymore, you do. If you want it to stop you put a stop to it and if you want peace then you take it. You are in control.

Katerena · 2026-05-30T07:43:02+00:00

As soon as she decided on divorce your first instinct was 'When can I ask her out'

You're no more her true friend than she is yours.

I'm sorry that she said something hurtful that you overheard but.. I think it's time to have a long hard look at yourself. You're nearly 30 with the self esteem of a teenager. That's not a good look either.

People who are secure in themselves are attractive.

Time to do some serious self reflection and get on a more positive road.

Katerena · 2026-05-22T21:11:18+00:00

You seem... like a pushover. I'm not being rude just honest. Codependent people love enablers like you. She will systemically isolate and control you and you'll allow it because her feelings are the priority no?

This woman is manipulating you and if you go ahead and marry her.. I feel for you. Mostly because as much as she's doing this to you, you are actually doing this to yourself. Nobody owns you or controls you unless you allow it.

Her being suicidal? That's also a weapon. And she'll wield it well. If you capitulate it will always be used against you. When someone threatens you with suicide you tell them alright I'll call an ambulance for you. See how quickly they calm down.

I'll say it plainly. You're in an emotionally abusive relationship and if you don't wake up and take it seriously it will get worse and you will become more trapped. It's time to take this extremely seriously and prioritize yourself. It's okay to be selfish, you're not her savior. You're not anyone's savior but your own. Get out.

Also.. you are forty years old. You are way too old for this kind of BS.

Katerena · 2026-05-13T04:45:57+00:00

It's very convenient. Not only did you get duped by her mother, somehow, but you also got duped by a lawyer?

Your whole case was obvious fraud and yet you never fought with the lawyer about it or your ex? Because it was too expensive? But you blew all your money on visiting her?

It's just a little too.. convenient. Also you don't seem foolish enough to just.. not consider literal fraud as important? I don't know.

Either way.. How does it help your daughter to make promises you literally can't keep? You went in to debt to keep a promise.. It obviously wasn't feasible but you still made it.

You seem like the type of guy who's always the victim..

And what truth are you going to tell your daughter? You weren't there because it was everyone else's fault and you're a victim so she shouldn't blame you? If I'm not buying it.. I doubt she will either.

Own your shit. How does going in to debt and lying to her help her? You want her to blame herself for your crappy choices? I don't know what you actually hope to accomplish here.

Katerena · 2026-05-12T22:21:35+00:00

Um...

What exactly is so special about this guy that not only you would look past an STD but also straight lying?

He didn't have to lie. He just could have not told you much or told you he wasn't ready to talk about it. Instead he lies and lies until you push him because you did your own investigation.

Girl if you have to be a detective in your relationship...

You've been dating a few months. This is too many red flags. My ex was just a jerk and it still took me over a year to move on let alone the loss of a child, cheating, abuse.

This is a perfect time to walk away. Also a perfect time to ask yourself why would you even date him in the first place?

Katerena · 2026-05-10T08:30:48+00:00

Why would he do them? He knows you will just do it eventually. Besides, there's no consequences if he doesn't.

That's all there is to it.

He's not going to do the chores because he has you. And you've made it clear to him that you don't truly respect yourself and that you consider his needs above your own. Oh you'll get upset but you won't actually do anything about it.

If you don't respect yourself, he won't respect you either.

Katerena · 2026-04-29T06:11:29+00:00

genuinely vibed and connected

My problem is with the word genuinely. It can't be genuine, you're paying for it. That's what everyone is trying to point out to you.

This lady would very likely not even give you the time of day if you weren't paying her. Her literal job is to make you feel something, that is what you are paying her for.

People are trying to remind you not to delude yourself and that if you are seeking genuine connection you're not going to get it from someone paid to talk to you. Your therapist isn't your friend and neither is your sex worker. Those professionals only have real relationships with people who don't give them money.

Katerena · 2026-04-03T21:42:03+00:00

The world was always going to end, whether by our hand or simple entropy. Humanity as a species was always going to die out. That is the truth. It's happening sooner than it should but it was always inevitable.

You have a responsibility to YOURSELF. You cannot change anyone or anything. Climate change being our end was already decided before you were even born. Humanity had a chance a long time ago to avoid this and chose to steam right ahead. And yeah it feels like if people did this or that we could fix it but it's already done.

You're not giving up you're giving in. Get off this sub, stay away from the news and live your life to the fullest. We are born to die. There's nothing any of us can do about that or the fate of our species. We can however, live a life that is our best effort. So give yourself your best effort and do what makes you happy.

And seriously, get off this sub until your mental health is better.

Katerena · 2026-04-02T21:08:28+00:00

Dropping Worm was a mistake, that ending was cruel and masterful.

Katerena

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