[ SECRET POST #3521 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #3521 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.

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[World of Warcraft: Legion]


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03.
(Fallout 4)


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[Doctor Who - 12/Clara]


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(The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy)


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[Bojack Horseman]


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[Criminal Minds]


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[Elite: Dangerous]


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[Street Fighter]












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Comments

*** OP ***

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you everyone for the advice. I have an asd and sometimes I can't "read" peoples' behavior very well and I always second guess my gut instincts.

I gave Jay a list of hotlines, told her to call the police if she thinks she's danger of doing something drastic and blocked her everywhere without a farther explanation. Her username is blacklisted on my Tumblr to prevent me seeing her posts being reblogged.

I plan to block her friends if they try drawing me back to her. I kind of expect her to talk trash about me for my supposed abandonment, but you all are right and I can't let her keep sucking my life away.

Thank you very much.

Re: *** OP ***

[(Anonymous)]

I think this is a very good step for you and I hope that you don't receive any backlash for it

Re: *** OP ***

[(Anonymous)]

You did the right thing. Expect a bit of backlash; maybe turn anon off for a while, and whatever you do, never answer any message about it if you do get one. Go full-on ignore mode, it's the only surefire way to make it stop.

Re: *** OP ***

[(Anonymous)]

I'm glad you managed to do it, and I hope very much that this is the last you hear about it. I'm the first anon replier, and I would also have had a very hard time seeing and acting on the red flags if not for an enlightening (and thankfully positive) experience a few years beforehand that helped me learn to draw the line in the sand and say "that's abuse, and I'm done." Connecting with strangers can be absolutely invaluable, sometimes even more than talking with close friends.

I offer you fresh cookies and hope you aren't plagued too badly for too long by the memories.

Re: *** OP ***

[mrs_don_draper]

I'm sorry that you're going through this. We'll all be here if you need more support. Please take some good care of yourself and do some healing. <3

Re: *** OP ***

[caerbannog]

Well done anon. It's a hard thing to do but you'll be healthier and happier in the long run. You can't control how jay will act. Keep them blocked on all platforms. Avoid all their attempts to engage you, both themselves and through others.

You can do it anon.

Re: *** OP ***

[(Anonymous)]

Good on you, OP. I'm really happy that you managed to identify the problems with this relationship, find a community you felt you could ask for advice, and then act on that advice in an appropriate manner.
Good on you.

Re: *** OP ***

[(Anonymous)]

Good luck! It sounds like you're covering all your bases and well prepared for the inevitable push-back! Watch out for flying monkeys!

Re: *** OP ***

[(Anonymous)]

I know I'm late to the party, but I am so glad you did this.

And you may have feelings of guilt linger for a while, but that's natural. I had to cut a similar person out of my life a few years ago. What she was doing to you was definitely manipulation.

I deal with suicidal ideation every day, myself, and I would never, EVER prevent a friend of mine from doing something they enjoyed (especially something they'd been looking forward to and/or saved up for). If worst comes to worst, I have emergency numbers right at hand.

So go you for having the strength to save your own health and sanity! :D

Re: *** OP ***

[(Anonymous)]

I'm proud of you, anon. Hang in there.

Re: *** OP ***

[(Anonymous)]

I just wanted to add: brace yourself for what behavior scientists call an "extinction burst," which is when someone escalates a behavior that used to be rewarded and isn't being rewarded anymore.