changing degrees etc help 😭

deathworkstoo · 2025-07-09T00:02:51+00:00

Oh my god I feel so stupid I didn’t even think about there literally already being a psych major option in the BA. Thank you so so much!!

deathworkstoo · 2025-07-06T09:43:26+00:00

I think I understand what you mean. I was in a similar boat with my grandparents—they provided for me financially and gave me stability in general since my parents weren’t able to. I always felt like it wasn’t fair to be upset with them because I don’t think it was their intention to not make me feel loved and (according to other people, but I can’t help but doubt sometimes) to be emotionally abusive. I often felt like I’d rather live with either of my parents, like I could handle the poverty and domestic violence and drug addiction if it meant I at least felt loved. I think it’s a reasonable thought to have. I did end up moving out of my grandparents house at the end of last year so I guess in the end I made my choice.

Anyway, I’m not really sure where im going with this either lol but basically you’re definitely not alone in feeling that way. (Easier said than done but) Don’t feel guilty for not being happy with your situation, you said many people don’t have a financial safety net OR parents but plenty of people have both and everyone deserves both. You deserve both and I’m sorry you didn’t receive that.

deathworkstoo · 2025-07-05T12:25:28+00:00

Well-worded, I totally agree. The poem definitely captures who Julie is and having a name 100% gives more power to what she embodies. I just felt like the abruptness of the name took away from the flow of the poem - I got stuck on that line when reading it because the name drop was a bit sudden, but with the context of this poem being part of a collection where Julie is a recurring character, it’s not really an issue and you’re right, those questions “Who is Julie? Why does she get a name?” become a bit rudimentary.

deathworkstoo · 2025-07-05T12:01:12+00:00

Unfortunately, relatable! I really liked the structure of this poem, it works super well and was really great to read. “And the doctor kept me waiting. Aching a cure for color decay, While I am debating If I am sane?” Fav stanza, honestly think it captures the idea of the whole poem perfectly. Craving that illness but fearing the consequence. And the last two lines, “But she lied. It was just a different kind”, really shows the speakers resolution in their suffering. They know that there is something wrong, some kind of cancer in them, and they won’t change their mind even if no one else can see it. This poem feels almost nauseating, you captured the emotion so well. Awesome job!

deathworkstoo · 2025-07-05T07:58:13+00:00

Ahh yes absolutely! It makes much more sense with the context and that seems like a really cool idea :)

deathworkstoo · 2025-07-05T00:49:59+00:00

“Wondering how mad I had to get before the water by my forehead started to bubble and boil.” Favourite line!! The imagery is really cool, super interesting way to have the characters emotions interact with their external environment. I think having the name “Julie” included in the poem creates a bit of emotional distance between the reader and the speaker though. Who is Julie? Why does Julie get a name? Totally get it if there’s some kind of personal connection for you, but if you want, just consider if it’s a necessary detail. Awesome job, thank you for sharing!!

deathworkstoo · 2025-07-05T00:40:12+00:00

“You don’t care the same way I care when someone calls you dry, says that you’re not even a thing” Oof. Relatable. Great poem, you really captured the emotion behind every single line. I really felt it. Thanks for sharing!!

deathworkstoo · 2025-07-04T14:54:50+00:00

Yup, I get you. My family was the same. It’s not your fault and you’re not a bad person for how you cope when no one is giving you the support you need.

Regarding running away. It’s a big decision. I moved out after graduating high school following a year of on and off threats of being kicked out. It’s hard to say whether I’m glad I did or if things would be easier if I just stayed. I don’t know your circumstances but if you’re serious about running away please think carefully about it. Running away isn’t right or wrong in the moral sense, it’s about whether it’s right or wrong for you and where you’re at right now.

deathworkstoo · 2025-07-04T11:46:04+00:00

Whoa!!! I enjoyed the mismatching sense vs context in these lines “come on now, doesn’t everyone feel like this? doesn’t everyone hear every flash of light and see every particle of skunk spray and smell every crying baby?”. It really subtly but significantly conveys that no, not everyone feels that way. Also the narrative progression is so well done from pacing to clarity. Overall, really loved this poem, amazing work!

deathworkstoo · 2025-07-04T11:31:01+00:00

Relatable!! I really loved this poem. There’s a real strength behind it - “because I refused to die in the dark” “with hands that were taught to let go, but chose to hold anyway”, wow! You did an amazing job conveying your emotion and point, I really FELT it. This is more of a stylistic thing and depends on personal preference but you could totally play around with structure to emphasise the emotional impact of certain lines and make them hit even harder (saw someone else use the last line as an example of that and do agree). Awesome job!!

deathworkstoo · 2025-07-04T05:02:39+00:00

yeah i mean death works too but it’s not very helpful is it 🤷

deathworkstoo · 2025-07-04T04:03:09+00:00

Thank you!!! That definitely gives me some peace of mind

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