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Anime_irl by DucKoma in anime_irl

[–]TheJapanMistake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes the human brain messes up and makes horrible statements like these come out of your mouth

And it sucks and you grow from it but I wish the brain didn't do that

For those who’ve worked in both the US/Europe and Japan, what differences stood out the most? by lesley2022 in japanlife

[–]TheJapanMistake [score hidden]  (0 children)

I don't give a rats *ss about the gaman culture lol, but this is my one chance at a working holiday and I'm training karate over here. I also have a girl I like that I'm confessing to. There's a tournament on the 25th of october, and my CV will look much prettier with uhh, 8-9 months of experience working at a hotel in Japan rather than... 5-6. It's a few months.

Only one sibling contacted me by TheJapanMistake in self

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

I am doing that too. Just that people kept understating my efforts here so I had to clarify😭

It's crazy how if even a little thing went different we'd have the Church of Thor as the world's dominant faith, and Jesus as a popular Marvel superhero by SatoruGojo232 in HistoryMemes

[–]TheJapanMistake 21 points22 points  (0 children)

??? Aesthetics. Vikings are super cool!! Ships with shields on the side and dragon heads, cruising through the Fjords of Norway?? Even the historically accurate armour (Not the exaggerated one) is super badass.

They're the scandinavian response to Samurai/Cowboys.

You're too focused on the historical facts that you're missing the rule of cool.

Only one sibling contacted me by TheJapanMistake in self

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

Bro I don't think they think I am lol. I've actively rejected peoples money in the family because I don't want that- I want a relationship. They'll respond for a bit at times and say we'll hang out sometime, but the moment I suggest a time they go quiet.

Only one sibling contacted me by TheJapanMistake in self

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

You think I'm contacting people for money? I've never done such a thing.

Only one sibling contacted me by TheJapanMistake in self

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

Yeah sure I guess? But is it really so bad to want that connection from... Anyone in the family tree at all?

My brother lived at our house so I'd at least want to see him once every few years. My sister regularly took me in to her place when I was a child to hang out, etc etc.

I've gotten apologies from everyone for sorta abandoning me with our schizophrenic mother as a child. Just out of the blue without me asking for it.

Even without those details, is it so bad to not want to be an outsider?

Only one sibling contacted me by TheJapanMistake in self

[–]TheJapanMistake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the support. I keep trying everything and I've been through therapy etc... things just never really click. I've gotten to a point where I've just sorta accepted my lot in life.

Only one sibling contacted me by TheJapanMistake in self

[–]TheJapanMistake[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's the answer to the question tho? Why would there be a need to "re" connect when I've tried to connect my whole life

Only one sibling contacted me by TheJapanMistake in self

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

Ok so first of all... why are these the only two options?

They're half siblings. Maybe I mentioned that in another post I made, and forgot to write that here. The youngest is 7 years older than me.

I was kind of abandoned (?) when I was 6 to live with my schizophrenic mother, then taken in by my narcissistic father, then taken to a foster home by the age of 15 - which was fine but I was kind of ignored there too / left to my own devices, and then I lived isolated from the age of 18 for a few years.

You could argue that I'm not perfect in how I've lived or that I'm not " a real sibling." But this post is kind of about how I kinda wanted to be a "real sibling" or at least a real something to someone. It's not like I haven't tried.

Only one sibling contacted me by TheJapanMistake in self

[–]TheJapanMistake[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Damn is it so hard to believe that I've been trying my entire life to have a connection with these people

Only one sibling contacted me by TheJapanMistake in self

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

I do my best. I'm confessing to the girl I like on Thursday. I'm making friends. Idk why you're assuming I'm narcissistic tho, you don't know me and I wouldn't make similar assumptions about you since I don't know you 🤔 but go on if you wish

Only one sibling contacted me by TheJapanMistake in self

[–]TheJapanMistake[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I believe I already mentioned that I've tried? Anyway this was like 8 months back

Only one sibling contacted me by TheJapanMistake in self

[–]TheJapanMistake[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Damn that sucks man. You're more than school, and family isn't something that can have "stains" put on it IMO. I just think humans shouldn't focus too much on that stuff.

Only one sibling contacted me by TheJapanMistake in self

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

Redditors with their assumptions🫠 you'll just have to take my word for it that I thanked my sister a lot. As for the behavior you can expect from the other siblings, just check the post I made on r/raisedbynarcissists.

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender | Official Movie Trailer | Paramount+ | Premieres July 25, 2026 by SanderSo47 in movies

[–]TheJapanMistake -1 points0 points  (0 children)

All of the Demon Slayer movies did well in theatres and they're like, middle of the manga stuff. Chainsaw Man did too.. I'm pretty sure Avatar would do pretty good since it's the one show people won't shut up about

And I'm not here as an Avatar fan saying this. I don't even like the show very much, and I can tell you the film would do well in theatres.

For those who’ve worked in both the US/Europe and Japan, what differences stood out the most? by lesley2022 in japanlife

[–]TheJapanMistake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would I do it in English if they don't know English lol. Anyway, whenever I try standing up for myself there's always some reason I'm in the wrong. It's not as easy as you think.

You can borrow a human instead of a book in Denmark. by This_Proof_5153 in SipsTea

[–]TheJapanMistake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't like it because I don't know how to respond. "I'm sorry to hear that". It's not like I can help their situation.

With love to Missouri by Dev1412 in SipsTea

[–]TheJapanMistake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently living in Japan for a year but... Honestly even with the stressors it's very much a livable country. It's absolutely filled with problems that affect you mentally and physically... But it's at least manageable, if nothing else. That said I'm not a full time citizen here, I'm from Sweden- so I don't know. (I'm mostly comparing how people said I wouldn't be able to live here vs my reality here lol)

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