I've been seeing a therapist for a while and while initially things went great we kind of ran into an issue that I feel we're not making any headway on (talked about it for a number of sessions now). It's about a comment she said during a session which really hurt my feelings but she doesn't feel she did much out of the ordinary.
I think usually, in the past, in situations like these I'd just sometimes vent to a friend and it'd sort of cave the way for therapy to continue. However, right now I don't have a lot of social connections so I really can't get any of that outside therapy support and it feels something like this (her comment wasn't a HUGE thing but it hurt me regardless) just bogs down the therapy. Also makes me feel guitly as if I'm sabotaging the therapy since it's been really helpful otherwise.
Thoughts? Do you actively encourage clients to process things in therapy? What if there's an issue with a client you don't see eye-to-eye to, do you think clients just venting to SO/friends to allow the therapy to focus on the clients goals is preferable? I'm not sure how I feel in that one the one hand I'd hope to get some sort of mutual understanding with my therapist, but on the other I also am just way more isolated right now and small things (and I don't feel it's HUGE but affects me regardless and really affected me) hit me harder and I find myself wallowing much faster on comments that would've otherwise bothered me less

Hey there, a quick run down about me. I’m Khaos 22F, I’m a lit-adv lit writer who’s been writing for around a decade if not more. I only roleplay in 3rd person past tense and I require my partner does the same and can type up a minimum of 2/3 paras per reply (I tend to get carried away and I know some people don’t enjoy long posts so I’d prefer someone on my wavelength.) I love long form story telling, I want to dive into character arcs, fully flesh out the story and reach a satisfying (or unsatisfying I love me some angst and confusion) conclusion.
I ask all partners and characters be 18+, I only roleplay on discord whilst I have a preference for FxF pairings I’m happy to do FxM/NB/other (I only play female characters.) I don’t double but I will pick up a host of NPCs the further we get into the story, I also don’t use realistic fcs nor do I NEED an fc in a story I personally use drawn ones if you’d like to use one as real people feel weird.
Thank you for making it this far, sorry if the requirements seem long but I do hate getting to the end of someone’s post and finding out we’re not compatible so I decided to lay it out there. I’m looking to add to my current roster of rp partners, please be open and communicative! You want to change parts of the story, that’s fine we can talk about it, don’t like the direction, no longer feel interested in the plot or you’re just to busy/stressed or depressed to continue rping just drop me a message I won’t bite, if you’re prone to ghosting I’m not for you and that’s okay !
Plot wise I have a few very basic ideas/ pairings that we can brainstorm together (all of these plots have the potential for romance but we don’t have to go down that route either!):
Arranged marriage: this can honestly go down a million routes it’s so basic, but at the moment I’d love to explore the heirs of two kingdoms who have been at war for centuries being joined together in a marriage contract. Do they actually adore one another? Do they hate each other out of principle? Do their kingdoms merge into one, the political climate and perhaps exploring creating an empire in the long run. (This would be a political drama and could be fantasy or just a fun historical AU in a world of our creation.)
The price of fame: I honestly don’t really mind who plays what, but we’d be exploring the life (or lives) of famous people but in the most dramatic way possible. I’m talking typical sex, drugs and rock and roll, models, bands, singers the lot, perhaps one of characters is famous and the other is a PA or manager, or a normal person/childhood friend suddenly sucked into this world. Maybe a muse and their artist who knows ! (This would be a modern AU, we aren’t playing rl famous people so don’t even suggest it, this is pure dark drama and what people will do to maintain an image.)
The cult of the lamb: yes this is the name of a game, no it’s not based on the game. I have a more than mild morbid fascination with cults, I find them incredibly interesting, the psychology of the leaders and followers, how they become so extreme and soon out of control. Perhaps one of our characters is a cult leader, or we’re exploring the lives of the followers, maybe one character is a journalist or detective investigating the cult. (This would be a psychological drama, perhaps it could lean into supernatural too with them rousing some scientists deity or becoming creatures from our worst nightmares.)
The epic: gods, monsters, heroes, angels. I’d like to create an epic fantasy, someone with some time on their hands and a creative mind to unfold this story and essentially build it from scratch, I love a anti hero or a villain so instead of going the saving the world plot I’d like to go the complete opposite way, with one or both MC s working to actively destroy the world or at least not helping stop it. (Likely a medical fantasy, but it could also be a modern fantasy AU lots of drama and fun power systems.)
Reincarnation or Regression: I love otome isekais and the villainess genre. I have an rp going that is admittedly one of my favourites (likely due to my partner) that exists within this genre. If you’re familiar with this genre hmu I’d be happy to plot something out !
Okay there they are some ideas we can explore together, if you don’t like any of these but I seek up your ally then amazing let’s chat! I’m open to almost anything the only rps I strictly won’t do are as follows: Superhero, regular slice of life, anything where I play a detective or police officer, pure erp/smut fantasies, pirates and zombies ! If you made it to the end well done, drop me a message and tell me your coffee or tea order, do not pop up with a “hey wanna rp” I will scream and ignore you.

Hi Sydney Can anyone recommend some where to eat at Olympic Park. Preferably near the train station and cheaper as well please. I will be there around 7am soon and I wish to have something for breakfast there. Have a good weekend

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After long months spent shoveling brass skulls at a constable and a weekend spent tormenting rats with the help of 300 night-whispers, I have at long last come into the possession of a hellworm.
This is an exciting time - I've already acquired two masters' bloods. That said, it is also a confusing one. Cut off from the familiar grinds of London, I have been forced to wander aimlessly across the breadth of the hinterlands, hellworm in tow.
My questions can be summarized thusly:

• What does one spend actions on, when they are not occupied by the care and feeding of one's hellworm?
  
• Is it convenient to take up residence in a particular station for deck optimization or grind accessibility purposes?
  
• Is there some way to automate the emptying of one's opportunity deck, so that one need not feel compelled to interact with the game every hour? This in particular is intolerable.
  
• How often should it be necessary to return to London?
  

I work in Sittingbourne a few days a week so need to be within an hours drive - looking at Canterbury and Folkstone atm
Basically I'm now a single gay man, most of my friends have always been gays and lesbians so I want to be somewhere I can get good social groups - doesn't seem to be much going on?

Hey guys!
So, I'm planning on getting a motorcycle-riding license soon (most likely by the end of the year), and would like some suggestions on which bikes I should be looking at.
So, the only riding experience I have is a couple of times I rode my friend's Yamaha XJR 1300, which is a bike I really felt comfortable on, except that the shifter was a little uncomfortable to use because of my long legs.
I'm 6'7 tall, and I'm mostly interested in nakeds and cruiser motorcycles, but sport bikes are also an option if you guys think I can fit on one :) I don't have a preference in terms of weight, power, or anything like that. Since I'm only going to be joyriding 2-3 times per week for a couple of hours, and not riding it regularly, comfort is my number one concern, but I'd still like a fast motorcycle that I can take on longer trips.
I would appreciate any input on bikes that would fit this description, or any opinions on how I should go about picking one myself!
Thanks!

I never played new vegas back in the day so I've been doing a "let's play" with my friend. It came to light that our idea of what is just too mean to say is a bit different.
I fell in love with ED-E. The first couple dialogs options I was less than nice with the intention of telling the lil guy to fuq off as soon as possible. But I hit a roadblock with the dialogue option, "shut up trashcan, no one cares about your problems." I tried it for shiggles, but after I stopped laughing I felt so bad I re-did the dialogue the nice way lol.
My friend on the other hand played the whole dlc like that. Obvs maybe I could on subsequent playthroughs, sure. But then I went to Nellis and made the little boomer girl run off crying by telling her that her teddy bear had died. I still think it's hilarious, but apparently my friend had the reaction I did with ED-E there. She's never been able to bring herself to say it over countless playthroughs.
What are lines you just can't bring yourselves to use?

I feel like I can't talk to anyone, and when I talk to my friends, they always turn it into an argument, so I don't speak to anyone, and I want to cry for no reason. What do I do?!

I've had trouble with echo with my old headset and I just bought a completely new one and my friends can still hear themselves. I've tried tweaking the settings but nothing really helps. Any suggestions?

Using my main account instead of a throwaway, but idgaf
In a bit of a crisis right now. I feel like I'm spiraling and breaking down all week because of this. I even did more intense workouts at the gym and went cycling/swimming for longer distances to forget about it but somehow this lingering feeling always comes creeping back...
Do you ever feel like you wish you were born a different person? Yes, I realize that a lot of people would kill to be in my shoes right now. But little do they know that I would kill to be in theirs. A lot of people think I'm "special", a rare Pokémon if you will. All throughout my life, people find me intimidating because of it.
I wish this wasn't the case. I just wish I was a normal person who grew up with a normal childhood and not the fucking circus freak that I am today. I wish I wasn't born with very Asian parents who pushed me to not only achieve and excel, but to be THE BEST - and this ultimately became my life's obsession at the expense of everything else. I wish I wasn't this basket case of mental health issues that I developed from decades of bullying, parental abuse, rejection, and unmet expectations. I wish I wasn't born neurodivergent. Which comes with superpowers of its own when it comes to hobbies and careers, but believe me, the tradeoff of turning you into a social fuckup isn't worth it.
Most of all, I wish I didn't waste my youth by taking life too seriously. Being a social recluse for pretty much all my life turned me into a "polymath" of sorts and advanced me in my careers and other personal goals, but at what cost? Crippling social anxiety, depression, and loneliness? It came to a point where being good at things became pretty much became my entire personality. Honestly, I'd give this all up just to be less socially inept and still with friends who actually care about me and what I'm up to in my day-to-day life.
Recently, I went out drinking and clubbing and turns out that I actually had a good time - yes, I know, very odd for a nerdy introvert like me. A lot of the skills I have that had nothing to do with socialization turned out to be pretty good party tricks that I can use to my advantage. So I thought to myself - why didn't I do more of this when I was younger? I wish I partied more, got shitfaced more, did recreational drugs, had good times with people, made more friends, made out with randos at the bar, lost my virginity earlier, upped my body count more, learned to be a better dancer, and as a result became better at social skills overall to be a more likeable person.
This is the wasted youth I wish I had instead of the wasted youth I actually have. Maybe if I did all of this then I wouldn't be this boring square with nothing to show for that I am today.

I've been out nearly ten years, and I still go out of my way to avoid other vets most days. Usually, I'm trying to avoid the dick measuring contests I'm sure we're all familiar with. At the same time, I haven't made any new friends since exiting the military and lost touch with all the old ones. It's lonely out here.
Anyone else felt this way?

I've (25F) been exclusive with this guy (23M) for awhile now -- I'm a Canadian living in the US, and he's in Lebanon. We've been best friends for years and I'm sure he's my soulmate. It's hard, because it's not easy for him to travel outside of his country (lots of hoops to jump through). I could go meet him either there or somewhere in Europe, though.
The problem is, we want to do things the right way. His family already knows about me, and they're really supportive. I'm still waiting for the right time to tell my family. My parents have a lot of sway over me, but I really want them to know the truth. Traveling behind their back would be too much for me, and I don't want to hide this part of my life. I'm afraid they're going to tell me I'm being ridiculous, how it's never going to work out, etc. etc. The fact that we met on Discord probably doesn't help.
Just wondering if anyone can share their experiences when you told your parents / families. How did they react? Did you have their support? Did that change anything?

Hi!
I am moving to the UK in September. I will be moving to an area near Birmingham.
For context:

• I currently live with my partner and we will be moving to the UK together.
• My intention is to travel by land, as we have a dog, and he is too big/old to go on a plane or a boat.
• We live in Belgium.
• We don't own a car.
• We also have a few personal items we would like to take with us (books, perhaps two small tables, clothes, and other items, things that could fit in a van).

We are struggling to find one-way rentals that won't charge a fortune. On top of that, they never seem available, even if I select airports. Perhaps I am not looking at the right ones, or there are better options out there. We had some friends who had offered to drive UK-BE-UK, but this is not confirmed.
Any advice, experiences, or other options would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Author: Shibamura Yuri Publisher: Marvelous Games

Chapter 3 (English fan translation)

Chapter 3 (Original Japanese)

Synopsis
A web novel series meant for promoting the video game LOOP8: Summer of Gods.
In August 1983, Taichiro "Nini" Oyama, the sole survivor of a space station's destruction, arrives in the countryside town of Ashihara Nakatsu. Here, he expects to lead a peaceful life with his relatives and the other townspeople. The locals say there is nothing here, but that could not be further from the truth. The mountains, the sea, the old town, school friends, Earthling relatives, gravity -- all are new to him, as he has lived all his life up to now in space. What's more, he finds himself at the center of the battle against the Kegai, mythical monsters that destroyed his home and killed his family.
The first 14 chapters serve as a prequel to the game, depicting the main characters going about their lives -- some of them perfectly normal, others not quite so -- before Nini's arrival in town. The latter 13 chapters, taking place after Nini's arrival, expand on the relationships among characters and reveal more of their backstories.
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I feel fine, I dont feel angry, I dont think I feel sad? I just had an argument with my mum again (we have arguments very often) and i had to go up and cry. She was arguing how I dont do prayers, how impulsive I am and how my brother learns from what he does and I dont. She said she was justified im hitting me when i was younger and that she is allowed to hit me cause im her child and that in islam she wont be sinned for it, but if children hit back they would. I still feel fine, but why am I crying?? I dont understand I hate this. Having to deal with this and then my only best friend ignoring me is really driving me insane

Soooo for a long time I had a dream.. and that dream was to build ultimate healer ranger sooo I brainstormed and asked on some subreddits and talked with most experienced friend form my DnD group. So here it is: Mark of Healing Halfling ( because of that extra healing spells ) 4 levels of tief rogue for healing kit & healer feat and after that ( maybe ) 4 levels of Banneret fighter , 1 level dip in Life Cleric ( for goodberry combo ) and after that 11 levels in Drakewarden Ranger I would like to change up a bit the Drake’s breath ( 8d6 dexsave half as much on failed ) I would like to change it from dealing damage to healing maybe not 8d6 coz that’s too much but maybe 8d4 ( idk it still needs balancing ) ? And half as much on failed medicine check from teammates? I have great story reasons for this character and why it is like this so what do you think how much would the class abilities overlap and what should I change ? ( I can share the story behind this character if you want )