Update for Everyone VII: Insert Something Philosophical Sounding Here

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

My brother just called us. Apparently he used and passed out in a park, but who knows with him. Today has been an absolute nightmare from the moment I woke up. Even my mom, who remains implacably optimistic in the worst of times (literally, it pisses me off sometimes), was saying that this time was it.

And then just like that he called. He's in deep trouble with his girlfriend over this. I wouldn't want to be him right now

[Technocracy Timmy]

My brother just called us. Apparently he used and passed out in a park, but who knows with him. Today has been an absolute nightmare from the moment I woke up. Even my mom, who remains implacably optimistic in the worst of times (literally, it pisses me off sometimes), was saying that this time was it.

And then just like that he called. He's in deep trouble with his girlfriend over this. I wouldn't want to be him right now

Reminds me of what I use to go through with my brother on heroin. Except we eventually got to the point where we assumed anytime he was gone for more than a few hours that we would get a call back that he overdosed. Going back to prison and getting trained in firefighting is what finally got him sober.

[President of the great nation of 🏳️‍⚧️]

Even though I doubt most people know I'm trans, people deadnaming me reminds me that I'm expecting far too much from people. Maybe I should just come to terms with the fact that I'll never be accepted for who I really am, but I don't think I ever will. I don't want to live the rest of my life thinking about my mortality, but I don't think I have a choice. Either I'm bullied to the point that I eventually have the guts to kill myself, or someone is so profoundly annoyed by my insistence upon having boobs in public that they feel the need to give me the Matthew Shepard treatment. Maybe the world would be better off without me. My continued existence is virtually pointless as it is. Or maybe I'm overreacting and looking for attention because I didn't take my antidepressant today on account of the fact that it might have made me throw up yesterday.

[Lord Admirale]

Gonna see Cory Booker tomorrow in Columbia, should be fun to see. Hopefully Beto will come to South Carolina soon.

[JA]

After making a joke of something as serious as suicide on this forum, which was rightfully called out by others, I’ve realized what an awful, nihilistic, downward spiral I’ve let myself fall into after shifting my time and attention towards Reddit. It’s really such a toxic gathering place - especially the political subreddits that are heavily oriented towards memes. Whether it’s leftwing or rightwing, they’re both harmful to a person’s mental health and perspective.

So, I’ve decided to back away from that stuff.

[Peanut]

Social awkwardness and "it's complicated" relationships seem to be rather ubiquitious. Venting on an internet forum, while certainly not my style, seems rather viable right now: I just spend approximately 27 hours, by both our estimates, with a person I very much care about and whose honest opinion of me is completely unknown, and the social interaction has been absolutely delightful. Meeting her dogs was great.

[Virginiá]

My sister has an addiction to Xanax, so now she's in rehab. Really shook me and my family up because we had no idea this was happening. Given the circumstances, I know people will be joyful that people I care about are suffering and I've gone through a sh1tload in the past 24 hours, but just need that off my chest.

I hope everything works out for her. Benzodiazepine addiction is pretty nasty

[HillGoose]

yo things have been great recently like in the past couple of days, you know I really think I just needed to sleep but anyway getting wasted this weekend has helped too

Now on Monday I'll be ready to go back to work and class and own it!

[Technocracy Timmy]

I am officially retiring from atlas.

Ciao

[Dr. MB]

I am officially retiring from atlas.

Ciao

Has your account been hacked?

[Peanut]

Even though I doubt most people know I'm trans, people deadnaming me reminds me that I'm expecting far too much from people. Maybe I should just come to terms with the fact that I'll never be accepted for who I really am, but I don't think I ever will. I don't want to live the rest of my life thinking about my mortality, but I don't think I have a choice. Either I'm bullied to the point that I eventually have the guts to kill myself, or someone is so profoundly annoyed by my insistence upon having boobs in public that they feel the need to give me the Matthew Shepard treatment. Maybe the world would be better off without me. My continued existence is virtually pointless as it is. Or maybe I'm overreacting and looking for attention because I didn't take my antidepressant today on account of the fact that it might have made me throw up yesterday.

Late reply, but I can tell you wholeheartedly that every conception you might have of yourself as having a net negative impact on the world is absolutely inane, completely lacking in veracity, and just incredibly false. I have scarcely interacted with you, Peebs, but do know that you are an amazing person with, from the little I know about you, a delightful sense of humor and duty. I can only extrapolate from that, then, to tell you in the strongest possible terms that you can find the light in your own darkness. A bit of philosophical thought now and then is fine and dandy, but never, ever let it devolve into thinking you are worthless or a bad person: you are not either. Out of fear of making this post far too long, I'll stop here, but do know that (even though you will not take me up on it because this is literally like the first or second time I directly interact with you) I-and a lot of good people here on Atlas and outside-are available for you.

[America Needs a 13-6 Progressive SCOTUS]

My sister has an addiction to Xanax, so now she's in rehab. Really shook me and my family up because we had no idea this was happening. Given the circumstances, I know people will be joyful that people I care about are suffering and I've gone through a sh1tload in the past 24 hours, but just need that off my chest.

Hope she recovers and everything goes well.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

I am officially retiring from atlas.

Ciao

Has your account been hacked?

Oh he'll be back. His "girlfriend" doesn't want him on here.

I guess this is why most of us don't have girlfriends.

[Lord Admirale]

I am officially retiring from atlas.

Ciao

Has your account been hacked?

Oh he'll be back. His "girlfriend" doesn't want him on here.

I guess this is why most of us don't have girlfriends.

Even if one of us somehow did, would we really tell them that we're a member of Atlas Forums?

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

My sister has an addiction to Xanax, so now she's in rehab. Really shook me and my family up because we had no idea this was happening. Given the circumstances, I know people will be joyful that people I care about are suffering and I've gone through a sh1tload in the past 24 hours, but just need that off my chest.

I don't pray, but I hope my best wishes to you and your family will suffice.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Raheem Kassam followed me on Instagram.

[RINO Tom]

Will be going back to school in the fall, and as of this June/July (depending on girlfriend's schedule ... has an interview in Chicago today!), my avatar will finally make sense!  Lol

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

My sister has an addiction to Xanax, so now she's in rehab. Really shook me and my family up because we had no idea this was happening. Given the circumstances, I know people will be joyful that people I care about are suffering and I've gone through a sh1tload in the past 24 hours, but just need that off my chest.

I know this story. I’ve lived it repeatedly for five years. It’s been our family hell. Xanax is the devil, and I fear my own brother using it as much as I do the heroin, because it makes him violent and angry almost every single time he takes it.

[Flyersfan232]

Raheem Kassam followed me on Instagram.

What ur Instagram?

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Will be going back to school in the fall, and as of this June/July (depending on girlfriend's schedule ... has an interview in Chicago today!), my avatar will finally make sense!  Lol

Finally getting that MBA? Or gonna be a real Chad and do financial economics?

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

My car got towed. I was up there for five freaking minutes.

[100% pro-life no matter what]

My sister has an addiction to Xanax, so now she's in rehab. Really shook me and my family up because we had no idea this was happening. Given the circumstances, I know people will be joyful that people I care about are suffering and I've gone through a sh1tload in the past 24 hours, but just need that off my chest.

My dad has been addicted to xanax for years and there are times where it is really tough.  I'll pray for your family.

[Mr. Smith]

Will be going back to school in the fall, and as of this June/July (depending on girlfriend's schedule ... has an interview in Chicago today!), my avatar will finally make sense!  Lol

My condolences.

[President of the great nation of 🏳️‍⚧️]

Lost my phone yesterday and totally bombed my English midterm today. This... sucks.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Deciding between a job in my field and a fellowship in my other field. Pls help.