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Depression

Special Interests

I really like Sailor Moon. I’ve watched every episode (and the movies) of the original anime multiple times, as well as all of Sailor Moon Crystal, watched the live action version repeatedly, read and re-read the manga (including Sailor V), seen every fansubbed video of the stage musicals at least once. I’ve been active in fan forums, including two role-playing communities. I can sing along to “Moonlight Densetsu” and “La Soldier,”1 in Japanese, although lets perhaps not discuss my pronunciation.2 I memorized the little introduction speech.3 Figurines of Princess… Read More »Special Interests

Upheaval

2026 NOTE: My diagnostic situation has changed since I wrote this. See this post and the series of posts starting here for more information. They say (somebody said, at least) that “No plan survives contact with the enemy.” In fact, I think no plan survives contact with anything outside the brain of the person planning. Sometimes my plans are dashed to bits before they even leave the relative safety of my own mind. This is why, despite great plans laid carefully time and time again,… Read More »Upheaval

Burden

2026 NOTE: My diagnostic situation has changed since I wrote this. See this post and the series of posts starting here for more information. CW: brief discussion of suicidal ideation This week I want to talk about what it feels like to be a burden even when the people in your life try to tell you that you’re not, and why it’s actually okay to be a burden sometimes. I’m telling you ahead of time where I’m going with this because I don’t want anyone… Read More »Burden