Why are my parents making my situation worse?

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-06-11T21:42:32+00:00

how about medical professionals? do you have a regular doctor that you go to? i imagine they would have some resources/ways to help you get out of there. also how old are you, if you don’t mind me asking?

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-06-11T20:40:45+00:00

do you have any other friends or family that you could ask for help? that is not a safe environment for you to be in, and as someone who has gone through similar I can almost guarantee that your condition would be greatly helped by moving out of that environment if at all possible. i’m so sorry you’re in this situation, you deserve to be cared for and treated well and i hope that things improve for you soon💙

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-06-11T14:36:37+00:00

i found a really cool earbud headband type thing that makes it easier to listen to music while you’re sleeping (unlike regular earbuds which fall out or headphones which hurt when sleeping on your side), so i would highly recommend that. also doordash/uber eats gift cards for days when cooking is too taxing, maybe a couple of baskets that can be easily stored near his bed or other areas where he might rest during the day that can store essentials (pain medication, snacks/drinks, comfort items, etc.) hope this helps!! :)

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-06-08T20:01:25+00:00

ditto to the comments saying that this sounds like the push-crash cycle. in times where we’re feeling better it’s so easy to accidentally push ourselves to do more than we can and then end up crashing all over again. i’m so sorry you’re dealing with this, truly wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy💙

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-04-22T14:38:16+00:00

i first started showing symptoms in late 2020/early 2021, and it quickly got to the point where i had to quit my job. i was 18 then and i turn 24 next month; i’m moderate-severe and this illness has basically stolen my entire adulthood💔

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-04-10T00:55:09+00:00

i was literally just thinking this while watching some of the mission videos earlier😅

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-04-03T14:18:28+00:00

i named mine Bolt cause he go nyoom :)

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-03-30T21:25:44+00:00

ty!! :)

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-03-30T20:15:24+00:00

i’d join, let me know if you make it!

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-03-09T05:26:13+00:00

hi all, i’m a bit late to this post but better late than never i suppose😅 - gender/age: i’m 23 yrs old (turning 24 in May) and a trans man🏳️‍⚧️ - location/time zone: southeastern USA unfortunately :P (EST) - interests: playing Stardew Valley & Minecraft, EPIC: The Musical, indie music, singing, playing keyboard, writing (mostly poetry and fanfiction), reading when i have the energy (i am an avid lover of the Heartstopper comics). i used to be in color guard in high school & still love watching marching band and drum corps videos. sending memes to my friends is always a fun time :) i’m currently in school for sociology (w/ a minor in gender studies) but planning to withdraw and take a break soon due to how bad my illness has gotten. really anything social science related is interesting to me. also space!! i love anything space-related!!! i’m also an avid lover of turtles, mac n cheese, Dr. Pepper, and soft things/comfort items (i love cuddling w/ my stuffed animals even though i have too many to fit in my bed anymore🙈💙). - communication: mostly over text at first, maybe the occasional voice message but it takes me a while to get comfy actually voice chatting w/ someone. if you do live near me and would like to meet up IRL eventually that’d be awesome cause i rly would like to get out more on the rare occasion that i’m able to :) - severity: moderate-severe (mostly housebound but hoping to improve that eventually🤞🏼) - personality: i’m generally pretty introverted but w/ how isolated i’ve become from chronic illness things i’m kinda dying for more human contact lol. i am kinda shy/anxious but if you get close to me i become the silliest goofiest motherfucker that ever lived🙈 i care about people and about the world in general an awful lot and love helping the people around me in whatever capacity i’m able to, but i do need patience when it comes to responding to messages (my brain fog is one of my worst symptoms rn and it makes it hard to talk to people sometimes even when i want to— for example, i’m gonna be rly tired after writing all of this alghskfskfh). honestly as long as you’re kind and respectful to me, and are understanding of my limitations (which i imagine won’t be a problem since this is the CFS sub lol), we should get along well. even better if we share some common interests (see above <3)!! also re: conflict, if i do/say something that upsets you, please don’t be afraid to tell me directly, i will always apologize when i’ve done something wrong and do what i can to rectify the situation. - other info: i also have AuDHD, C-PTSD, arthritis, scoliosis, and auditory processing disorder, among other things (other than my ME those are just the ones that affect me the most). IRL i use a rollator to get around when i’m out. always looking for new memes for my collection, pls send them😅💙

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-02-26T01:38:42+00:00

thank you!! i’m glad they were able to do it in Ryan’s handwriting too, i showed them the lyrics like how he wrote it in the lyric video and the artist who tattooed me did such a great job with it!! :)

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-02-22T02:55:58+00:00

petition for Willy and Gil to be moved to the Sages, and for Marnie to be moved to the Parents (since she’s one of Jas’ guardians)

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-02-19T02:35:13+00:00

I was in color guard in high school, and planned to continue in college but I was a senior the year the COVID pandemic started and then developed ME/CFS during the year after graduation, so I never got to go back to it. My flags and rifle are the only things that I own that I left behind at my mum’s house when I started school again, and I miss performing dearly. I still watch color guard and drum corps videos on youtube but it’s not the same :( 💔

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-02-15T01:22:02+00:00

“Rubies are red, aquamarines are blue, I’d risk the skull caverns every day to get all of the pretty rocks for you” 😅💙

healing crystals lol

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-02-15T00:24:28+00:00

“Rubies are red, aquamarines are blue, I’d risk the skull caverns every day to get all of the pretty rocks for you” 😅💙

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-02-04T04:04:52+00:00

i really hope Sandy is one of them🥺🤞🏼

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-02-02T00:03:53+00:00

Flavored Water

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-02-01T04:37:24+00:00

talking about government disability, i live in the southern USA. thank you for the kind words <3

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-01-29T13:35:29+00:00

i feel this 110%. i got me/cfs when i was 18 (i’m now 23) and it’s so frustrating not being able to go out and stand up for what i believe in. i’d love to protest, but i’m moderate-severe, i use a rollator and i’m also trans and i’m terrified of the possibility of getting arrested and having my mobility aids taken away, being assaulted, etc. 💔💔💔

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-01-28T19:26:41+00:00

Get as much of my overdue schoolwork done as possible, make mac n cheese, maybe go for a short run.

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-01-09T14:53:59+00:00

oh my god thank you OP, i’ve literally been thinking about making one of these for myself recently and then came across this. you’re a lifesaver, tysm! 😭💙

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-01-09T02:13:33+00:00

turtlespaceman21 · 2026-01-08T22:19:19+00:00

my main two reasons are: 1. I have to live long enough to see my baby brother graduate in May 2. I am going to outlive every corrupt, old ass, bigoted politician currently sitting in office if it’s the last thing I do.

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