Hey @Wolfie_ , Thanks so much for the response.  I've asked those exact questions!  He was acting real weird one night, and the next morning I asked him if he was alright, and he responded with something about doing copious amounts of drugs the night before...  I asked him why, and he responded 'Is trying to die a bad answer?'  I don't think he's serious about that, but it kinda broke my heart to read it.  I asked him why he wanted to die, and he responded 'People never change and they suck and they never try not to suck.'  I don't know how to respond to that!  I asked him if he was upset because he thought he sucked, or other people sucked, and he responded that he sucked.  We had a bit of a conversation about it, but whenever I tried to tell him that he didn't suck whatsoever, he just didn't respond, or completely changed the subject.  I don't know what to do with that!   ... View more

Hey @Tay100 , thanks so much for the reply!  Yeah I'm definitely trying to make sure I look after myself as well as him.  I genuinely don't think he trusts any adults, I could try asking him, but I'm pretty sure he wouldn't.  I'll definitely give it a go though, I'm running out of ideas myself.   Again, thanks so much for the reply. ... View more

Hey @Tiny_leaf .   Thanks so much for that, it really means a lot.   I've told him a lot of times that I'm here if I need him, but they're just awkward conversations with quick endings, and I'm not sure how to change that. ... View more

I know!!! I was only introduced to D&D last year, and Critical Role just before the lockdown, but the amount of emotion that Matt Mercer gives to the NPC's and the reactions the cast give are amazing! I wish my D&D groups could be that good! :D My favourite was definitely Mollymauk :( but now it's Caduceus, I don't know why, but I love all of Taliesin's characters! Honestly though, I love all of them! It's amazing what you can see with your mind's eye, that's one of the reasons I love D&D... all you have are the encounter maps, the rest is imagination! ... View more

Oh @Janine-RO that's so cool!  Yeah I play a (probably unhealthy) amount of D&D    I DM 3 campaigns at my school, it's great!  it's not as good during iso, but we can still do zoom sessions, so I've been doing a lot of that!  Do you know who your partner's favourite character is?  Yeah, if it weren't for critical role, I would be going absolutely insane now!  My favourite thing to do is sit down with a cup of green tea and lemon, draw or do a craft, and watch critical role! ... View more

Hey Narcotial! Yeah I've noticed that a lot too, I'm in highschool and I find it's a thing that happens a lot! I'm pan, but I've sort of just learned to ignore it, it's sort of like swearing, and you can't stop people swearing (at least not at the school I'm at) so you learn to live with it. But yeah, I've struggled with it in the past, I don't know why people do it, it doesn't seem to have a purpose. Like Anzelmo said, I think it might be something to project insecurities? I don't know. Sorry, that wasn't much help, but it was an interesting and completely valid point, so... yeah. ... View more

 “Oh that’s just beautiful.” “I like those... feels right.” “Hello mushrooms. The earth will remember you.” “What better reason for life than the nourishment of others?” “Just sit with a kettle and the world will come to you.” “Life needs things to live... so true.” “Might be time to warm up another kettle.” “A perfect cup of tea.” “I could write a book about the things I don’t know.” “I miss the sun, but the moons will do in a pinch.” “From life to death to back again.”   Aaaaaaa I haven't been on here in ages!  These quotes are amazing!  These are some quotes from Caduceus Clay (If anyone is wondering, Critical Role, it's amazing!!)   ... View more

windings! Reptiles or mammals? ... View more

ha oh wait I just saw yours! ummmm probably crosswords ... View more

Night definitely!     Pencil or Pen? ... View more

Hey @BlueEleven    Yeah, we chat, but it's totally not the same as a face to face conversation.   I totally get that.  That honestly sounds really scary.  Talking to your friends is one of the hardest things in the world if you're not on the same page!  That sounds really tough, and I sorta suck at these sorts of things!  The only thing I'd say is think through what points you want to bring up, and the ones you don't before the conversation.  Think of what you'll say if she brings up something you're not ready to talk about, and think about how you'll say what you need to.  I find rehearsing really helps, not like a speech, but just like dot points almost, expand on what you want to say, and how you want to say it!  Also think through what you don't want to say, if you don't want to bend the truth or anything.  Things just sometimes slip out during those sorts of conversations!  And above all, don't spend every second of every day thinking about it!  I know how darn hard that is, but if you let it weigh you down that much, you'll never get back up from it, and that's scarier than anything.  Hope this helps a bit!  I couldn't find the 'Sending Virtual Hugs' gif, but imagine it's there!!  :)  Have a really good night, and feel free to talk about anything you're comfortable telling!  Always here to listen!  Goodnight!     ... View more

Hey @BlueEleven    That really sucks.  It makes sense that you should have equal say in deciding friendships, but both points of view are valid I guess.  I mean, she probably feels hurt, and you probably feel melancholy and sad (just my guesses).  I guess both feelings are completely valid and you both have your own, completely separate, feelings.  I had yet another situation just like this again yesterday :(  Yeah I get how much it sucks!  I was in your position, and I'm feeling like I lost a friend.  I mean, they still talk to me, but it's not the same, you know?  Always happy to talk and listen!  I completely get that you don't want to tell a bunch of people, and again, just know that we're all here for you!  Hugs to all, and have a great night! ... View more

Hey @BlueEleven    That seriously sucks!  But I guess you made the best of a lose-lose situation, huh?  I think you have to be a very strong person to tell your friends how you're feeling, and an even stronger one to deal with the consequences of that, but know that we're all here for you!  The feeling that you get when you feel like you've lost someone close to you is terrible, but you can talk about your issues here if you feel comfortable with it, or with someone you trust if not.  One of my favourite quotes is; 'Be strong, because things will get better.  It may be stormy now, but it never rains forever.'  It's sorta cliche, but it's one of the things that's kept me going.  Stay strong! ... View more

Hey @fieldboy !   How's it going? ... View more

ha yea! It's really fun though! ... View more

>U< true though! ... View more

oh yes I just realized this was on!  Sorry I was playing piano :(     I'm right now crying over 'Long may he reign', Mollymauk's theme song from Critical Role...  It's SO SAD BUT SO GOOOOOOOD!!!  anyways, trying to learn that on piano, but there's no sheet music, so by ear it is!!  I'm loving it though, for anyone who loves D&D and music,  ... View more

YAAAAAASSS!  Sounds great!!!   ... View more

Hey @BlueEleven    That sounds really hard :(    I had almost exactly the same situation the other day, one of my friends, who also struggles with depression and anxiety, said they have a crush on me, but I don't really like them in that way...  I just told them that I still really wanted to be friends, but I didn't have the same feelings for them.  I think they're coping, they still talk and joke, but I haven't had a serious conversation with them yet.  Just want to wish you the best!  I don't have much advice, but do what you think is best!  (I know that's not super helpful! :( sorry!)  All the best!           ... View more

Hi @musicfan_xo !   So sorry, I just saw this thread!   This is awesome!  I'd love to be forum friends!   How're you going? ... View more

oh yea, I'm 14 years old, and I love reading, random crafts, and reptiles! I'm currently reading Robin Hobb's books (if you like fantasy, check them out, they're amazing!) and making dice bags for my D&D campaign. I am a proud fantasy and sci-fi (but mostly fantasy) nerd! :P  I'm really introverted, and listen a lot more than I talk, but if there's an interesting conversation happening, I'll happily join in!!  I play a couple of instruments, including piano, guitar and voice, and my favourite music currently is Pentatonix!   ... View more

Hi everyone!! I would love to be friends with anyone who's willing!! Happy to talk or listen, or just share memes, that's fine too!! :P ... View more

@WheresMySquishy  oh cool!  I'll have to try elevating my legs!  Thanks so much for the suggestion!  ... View more

Hi @trans-boi !     That sounds really hard!  Glad to see you're going to see a psychologist though!  Hope things smooth out soon!!!  All the best!       ... View more

Hi @hellofriend @peppermintpeony @WheresMySquishy !     Thanks so much for the suggestions!  Yeah @WheresMySquishy , I usually feel really lightheaded and dizzy, and often see dull spots swim before my eyes for a couple seconds?  There's nothing other than low blood pressure or an iron deficiency that I can think of that's causing it, everything's pretty normal (other than going back to school (: )  I'm not sure if I have low blood pressure or an iron deficiency, but it would make sense, they run in my family.  I don't feel faint at the sight of blood, and I've never had surgery or fasted for any unusual reason.  I usually feel better after eating something sweet, like a piece of fruit or a lolly, so it's probably just low blood sugar or something, that also runs in the family (boy, a lot of things run in my family!)  Thanks so much, it really helps!!! ... View more

Hi @hellofriend @Tiny_leaf !   Thanks for the suggestions!  My family has a trait of both low iron and low blood pressure, so it's probably that...  Thanks for the suggestions!!  Much appreciated!  ... View more

Hey @Anti1123 !   How're you going? ... View more

Hi @comerfordius ! ... View more