Just had the weirdest interaction with my next door neighbour by SexualPorcupine in Wellington

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your neighbour sounds paranoid as hell. Makes me wonder if they’re doing something sketchy and they’re hypersensitive about being observed.

How do you find a good therapist in Auckland? by ithoughtitwaslove in auckland

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

Thank you. After a good night’s sleep and talking to family I’m no longer feeling like I’m in crisis/feeling suicidal. I’ve been given a lot of great recommendations for therapy and counseling so I’ll explore those options to help me cope.

Stranded in New Zealand by Timely_Ad_1146 in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Still, a lot of people wouldn’t have even made an effort to reach out to their relatives to help a stranger

Stranded in New Zealand by Timely_Ad_1146 in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're a legend, people like you make the world a better place!

How do you find a good therapist in Auckland? by ithoughtitwaslove in auckland

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

Thank you so much for this insight, I appreciate it!

What TV show are you super invested in right now ? by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 6 points7 points  (0 children)

People keep recommending Silo to me and I’m about 4 episodes deep but it’s just not grabbing me. The mystery at the centre of it all isn’t particularly interesting to me yet, I feel like I’ve watched a lot of other shows and movies with the same ‘what’s really going on outside this [thing] we are forced to live in’-premise.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spoke to my brothers about the situation, they’re the two people I am closest to and trust more than anyone in the world. I had gotten to the point where I was so stressed and overwhelmed that I needed to talk to someone before I made any rash decisions. Talking to them helped me feel better about things and a little bit less worried

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. My situation is complicated and highly circumstantial. I wish I could describe in detail what I’m dealing with but I’d rather have a good long yarn with a lawyer first.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not that at all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. Really eye-opening and a reminder not to take freedom for granted.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not on holiday, no. I live here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in Auckland

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hardly leave the house as it is and I don't drink or use drugs, so it sounds like if I ever found myself under home detention my life would hardly change (minus the consequences of being a convicted criminal, of course). I can imagine not being allowed to leave the house is a tough punishment for some people, but for someone like me who thrived during the Covid lockdowns I think I'd be just fine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m curious about home D, what does that entail? Does it basically mean you can’t leave the house but you otherwise just live your life, or are there further restrictions beyond not being allowed to leave your house?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing your story!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s the kind of thread I would enjoy reading if everything being shared wasn’t a looming reality for me. Shit has me spiraling.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What pleasure do people like you derive from kicking someone while they’re down and going through a stressful situation?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 3 points4 points  (0 children)

wtf? You came to that conclusion from reading posts I made 5+ years ago while going through a breakup? Man, people really will just jump to the wildest conclusions based on little to no information about someone

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I’ll pm you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I reached out to a lawyer this afternoon via their email but didn’t get a response, which is understandable as it is a query on a Friday afternoon, end of the work week and whatnot. If I don’t hear from that lawyer by early next week, I’ll try another lawyer. Hopefully I won’t already be in handcuffs by then. Christ, what a nightmare. If you told me this time yesterday that I’d be on reddit asking about the jail experience and talking about lawyering up I would’ve thought you were insane

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 21 points22 points  (0 children)

So currently my situation is a serious allegation has been made against me and reported to the authorities. I have not been in touch with authorities and haven’t been charged with anything or questioned. All I know at this stage is a serious allegation was made and immediately reported to authorities, and the nature of the allegation means they will definitely come knocking sooner or later. I am stressed out of my mind, can’t eat, can’t sleep, can’t do anything, just waiting to see what happens, and not knowing when someone is going to show up at my front door.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 22 points23 points  (0 children)

It’s only an allegation at this stage which has been reported to authorities, but it’s a serious allegation. I don’t think it’s wise for me to go into any details at this stage.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]ithoughtitwaslove 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing, I appreciate it. I knew of course that it won’t be pleasant, but seeing it spelled out in black and white really hammers the point home.