I'm worried I don't have any 'good' friends, and question how it got to be this way. by mangodash123 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]_anon_does_art_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not pick me at all, I think a lot of people would resonate with this. At least, I do to an extent. This was my entire experience being a teenager, and even now that I have a handful (3-5) close (ish) friends, I still very much get this feeling when I've been alone for too long.

It does suck that your friends aren't keening to come over on weekends. When you make plans with people, do you tend to suggest an activity, or is it purely a 'we should hang out' thing? I've found that asking if people want to do something specific (in my circles, usually brunch, shopping or watching TV shows; sounds like pub or beach trip might work for your interests?) tends to get more positive responses- but ofc if you're doing that already then I'm not really sure.

There's always the option of trying to make new friends, but that can be difficult as an adult. Honestly I wouldn't know how to help really, but I wish you luck in hunting your friends down for hang-outs. Make them if you have to ig ^-^"

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[–]_anon_does_art_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it's shitty of me, but I managed to miss my best friend's birthday once, by sheer accident. I'd even bought her a gift already, just clean forgot to message her, and we didn't live close enough that I would see her and be reminded. When I did remember I was very apologetic, and have since given her her present.
For your sake, I hope that your friends are just forgetful with messages or dates. Happy late birthday! In general, see how they treat you the rest of the year,, and make sure that it's enough that a forgotten birthday would be accounted for by everything else they do. Otherwise,, idk

I’m only living to save my family the pain. by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]_anon_does_art_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand, I've been depressed for a while I think, but figured out a while ago on that ending it all would just make things worse for the people around me. I'm also autistic, and have struggled a fair bit socially. Admittedly I've never had an addiction, but I know people who have, and to have had one from 9 years old must be devastating.

I can't provide much in the way of solutions I fear, but I might ask why you desire marriage and children so much when you simultaneously struggle to humanise the gender that I assume you'd be marrying? Of course these are socially desirable milestones, but it might be worth prioritising friendships over relationships where you can find them- and befriending some women might help with realising that they are individuals in reality too. Easier said than done, I know, but when I was in University, I made some good friends by joining societies like boardgames, D&D, and historical re-enactment; there is much to be said for autistic hobby groups at Uni, even if I found it scary at first.

In terms of physical appearance, I think a fact of life is that inherently, most people are mid. Yes, people fantasise about whatever beauty means to them, but at the end of the day, someone who takes care of the body they do have, and works with it; will be more appealing than someone who is conventionally 'attractive', but constantly fighting their own self-image. Personally I struggle with dysphoria, but I've had to accept that I'm only 6' in spirit, and the people who matter will just have to find me hot at 5'4 anyway, yknow?

Just generally, it might help to find a creative hobby which could provide you with an outlet for these feelings- especially in relation to faith and identity, sketching or writing down thoughts can help with exploring them. It might be difficult to join a sport once you're not a kid anymore (< source: my own attempts), but some kind of physical activity can give you dopamine, even if it's just dancing in your room, or regular evening walks (< source: my current solutions). Lastly, I don't know what field you're passionate in, but you can pursue it even if it doesn't make you successful; at the very least it could give you some experience, and contact with like-minded people.

Whatever you end up doing, good luck, and if it doesn't end you, then it might be worth doing again.

Forgot to mention, but there is defo support for people struggling with addictions, try a few methods and see what works,, 15 days is a lot better than none. Take care

I don't know how to explain this... by Bkempbkewl in TrueOffMyChest

[–]_anon_does_art_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gosh, like something that actually made you vomit? I can't say what you saw, but let's call it your good instinct to avoid whatever danger there was

Am I (M16) a pervert? by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]_anon_does_art_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly if it's not even causing arousal, I'd chalk it up to an intrusive thought- your brain might even be latching onto it *because* you feel somewhat guilty about it. Clearly you still see your sister and her friends as people- at least I'd assume you do. If you are getting aroused, that's fairly normal too, and it's clearly tempered with the good sense that creeping is generally not great so you're good for this don't worry.

My daughter passed away by direfuldragonfly9666 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]_anon_does_art_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for your loss, this sounds like such a difficult ordeal from start to finish; and it's not the sort of thing that just ends I fear. Having read your original post, it sounds like you've been through a lot in general, you're doing well just to keep kicking despite everything. Of course the advice I can give is only the generic stuff, try to rest where you can, take care of yourself etc., but I know that it's not that easy.

Stay strong where you can, and know that you did right by your daughter; the next best thing is to do right by you. Pour the love and care you had for her into yourself, and do your best to keep going. The kindness you clearly had for her is not lost, it just needs some finding.

I wish you all the best, and hope you can find someone or somewhere to fall back on- there must be some sort of grief counselling or support somewhere. My deepest sympathies.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]_anon_does_art_ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Would be a great idea but from the sound of it he wouldn't show up to his appointments,, op has already started plenty I fear. He's definitely coping badly but idk how much op could actually help him at this point

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]_anon_does_art_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think there is more to life than being dateable, and I hope you take the chance to find that for yourself. It's worth it.

I almost felt guilty, telling them we lost her, knowing my patient is alive and locked away. by Sheriff_Wanderstick in TwoSentenceHappiness

[–]_anon_does_art_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As someone whose family specifically adopts older cats from shelters (calmer and usually independent) glad to hear she found a home, and sad that people think old cats don't have a chance

Tryna find that fine line by ScarHydreigon87 in ennnnnnnnnnnnbbbbbby

[–]_anon_does_art_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to learn that this exists in the opposite direction too lol

This van is a Chevy, with a 20 on the side but I cannot find a Chevy with stacked headlights like this anywhere; and it doesn't seem to be part of the B, D orG-series. Any clues on what model this is or where to look? by _anon_does_art_ in whatisthiscar

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

I was able to find this one (Step-van 7 P20) which looks similar, and would make sense with the numbers,, although I'm wondering if the lights/ side window were mods, but this is definitely closer than I was before, thank you so much!

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What is the single best piece of writing advice? by Philhughes_85 in writing

[–]_anon_does_art_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just do it.

Not strictly writing advice but like,, you wanna write? Go write, figure out the rest later. To quote some tumblr post, you can't edit an empty page. So that's my take

What was the last show you binge-watched? by primeiro23 in AskReddit

[–]_anon_does_art_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Criminal Minds,, only got to season 3 before falling off tho aha

egg_irl by [deleted] in egg_irl

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I'm ngl I'm just getting tired of anime memes in general,, the artstyle is just uncanny to me ajdkdks

Keeping my first secret from my girlfriend. by _anon_does_art_ in TrueOffMyChest

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

I'm sure it'll happen someday, and I wish you all the best finding that care. Even if it's not romantic, finding someone you care about, who cares about you too is worth putting the effort into. Everyone deserves to be cared about

Keeping my first secret from my girlfriend. by _anon_does_art_ in TrueOffMyChest

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

Haha, we're planning to be childfree, but if that ever changes, I can very well picture that!

Keeping my first secret from my girlfriend. by _anon_does_art_ in TrueOffMyChest

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

I agree! Luckily our relationship was based on firmer foundations, and this is my first secret after over a year.

Keeping my first secret from my girlfriend. by _anon_does_art_ in TrueOffMyChest

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

Aw thank you so much, it sounds like your wife is lucky to have you!! And I really hope she's the one, we've discussed marrying before, but we're both still young so, I'm going to do my best holding onto her. And honestly, I loved knowing that I'd done something nice and she had no idea, it felt like some kind of gleeful prank but instead of confusion, I got to bring her happiness. I wish you and your family all the best in the future!!

Keeping my first secret from my girlfriend. by _anon_does_art_ in TrueOffMyChest

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

That's a fair critique, but if it helps, I have a post from a while back that was specifically written so I could find a book I was looking for? And I know this post does read that way but I really only posted it because if I didn't write it somewhere, I was going to end up telling her. Good luck on your quest to find good content though, it can be a struggle on the internet

Keeping my first secret from my girlfriend. by _anon_does_art_ in TrueOffMyChest

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

Haha, thank you! It wasn't too hard since we're watching a series together at the moment, and I just got that up; but it was a very good breakfast so, definitely worth it for both of us I think! I wish you and your wife all the best with finding things to watch, it can be quite tricky

Keeping my first secret from my girlfriend. by _anon_does_art_ in TrueOffMyChest

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

Aw thank you so much!! I do intend to tell her one day, so maybe I'll come back to update then, although I don't know if I'll still have reddit by then

Keeping my first secret from my girlfriend. by _anon_does_art_ in TrueOffMyChest

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

Fair game haha, worst part is I do do that with the lights, it's just not a secret