I literally cannot think about it. We are tiny boats on the sea of aristocratic whims. I just wanna make sure my kids are fed and try to teach them to be good people. If I start to think about the greater picture, I spiral into very dark places. I constantly remind myself to focus on what I can control.

Never said they were a super power, just said I’m better at organizing than my spouse. I have my issues.

easy mood management

Easy? Well then I certainly didn’t grasp the concept. I never found it to be easy, at all. It was always more negative than positive for me.

This.

Or marry someone who’s probably autistic, because I’ll get the sheets and make sure they’re washed and folded and put back into the closet and have a system that rotates them out on a regular schedule.

Gonna sit on this one for a bit. I haven’t really enjoyed any of the dlc. Royalty powers are neat but the upkeep is tedious. Ideology is fun if you RP but I don’t. Otherwise converting people is just a chore. Biotech is my favorite but the pollution system is unbalanced. Anomaly I skipped because it’s not interesting to me in the slightest.

I still love and play the base game. I like the logistics!

Nah, you’re good. You asked and he answered. If it’s something that would happen at a doctor’s office, you’re good. If it’s something that would happen at a brothel, then that’s a problem. It’s all technical and you got consent.

I do the same when it comes to bodies. I ask my kids if they are comfortable or give them options. Let them know they’re in control of their bodies. Give them options. Example, we had a showering demonstration and I asked if they wanted to wear a swim suit or be naked.

I second Gabi belle. She does video essays.

I second Tamar (3x3 custom)

I second Collier.

I wish I could believe this.

Though I will say, one reason I haven’t offed myself is because I know a dozen people whose lives would be worse without me

That would probably help but I’m already on them!

Sounds logical to me. I’m a worrier, so yeah all of this is bothering me a lot.

No, the opposite. I love this new job much more than the last. The commute is worse but everything else is better. That’s why I am questioning my feelings.

Blech. I’ve not found a good video host. Catbox only works half the time. If you have any suggestions I’m open.

Because I created my account on zip.

Havent felt proud to be an American in a long while. I’m proud of loving thy neighbor as myself, not lining the pockets of billionaires. I hate that I’m powerless to do much. Representative democracy? My ass. No one represents me. They’re all aristocrats. “it’s one banana, Michael. What could it cost, $10?”

I’m not bitter about it at all. /s

It’s definitely anxiety. I’ve got that diagnosis on the books, lol.

1. I have meds for depression, amusingly. They’re the same for anxiety.

2. I used to see a therapist but haven’t in a while. Been thinking about going again.

3. I think “should” is OK in moderation. I don’t use it to judge myself per se, but to ask if I’m off base or something.

The new job is actually much better than the old job in many little ways like coworkers and mentorship and purpose. I honestly don’t think it’s that.

I didn’t do my hobbies much when I was laid off either. I thought I’d be overjoyed since I had more time. Nope. I did them less.

A year to feel not exhausted? Wow.