Mental health club!

[Shatter He/Him]

I needs hugs

[ANHlittleinsane girl but gendern't mostly]

2 minutes ago, The Shattered Cosmere said:

I needs hugs

*hugshugshugshugshugshugs*

[Honors Spectral Image She/her]

3 minutes ago, The Shattered Cosmere said:

I needs hugs

WE HAVE BEEN SUMMONED *hugs hugs hugs hugs hugs even more hugs* I hope whatever is making you need hugs gets better

[Shatter He/Him]

Thanks. I've just beeen struggling recently. You guys prolly know my sister is in a psych ward and y'know I have mental health problems. The one good thing I guess is tha my Rabbi also struggles wth depression so he can relate.

[Keke They/he]

10 minutes ago, The Shattered Cosmere said:

I needs hugs

*hugshugsbhugshuge*

2 minutes ago, The Shattered Cosmere said:

Thanks. I've just beeen struggling recently. You guys prolly know my sister is in a psych ward and y'know I have mental health problems. The one good thing I guess is tha my Rabbi also struggles wth depression so he can relate.

That's good? *huge hug* its ok we are here for you

[TwinStorm He/Him]

I want to join the military 

but I'm afraid

and don't know if I'm strong enough

idk

its hard

I don't like thinking abt the future

its stressful

could use hugs

[Keke They/he]

2 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

I want to join the military 

but I'm afraid

and don't know if I'm strong enough

idk

its hard

I don't like thinking abt the future

its stressful

could use hugs

*hugs*

Would youvlike advice? My dad is in the military.

[Shatter He/Him]

1 minute ago, TwinStorm said:

I want to join the military 

but I'm afraid

and don't know if I'm strong enough

idk

its hard

I don't like thinking abt the future

its stressful

could use hugs

I believe in you. Here's some advice from my father (he was an Electronic Warfare Technician in the Royal New Zealand Navy during the Cold War).

Get a qualification (skilled trade or bachelors) then join the military. If you do, you are more likely to be recruited, and if you get a bachelors you will automatically become an officer.

(I actually also want to join the Canadian Armed Forces.)

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

20 minutes ago, The Shattered Cosmere said:

I needs hugs

11 minutes ago, The Shattered Cosmere said:

Thanks. I've just beeen struggling recently. You guys prolly know my sister is in a psych ward and y'know I have mental health problems. The one good thing I guess is tha my Rabbi also struggles wth depression so he can relate.

*squeeeeeezes*

4 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

I want to join the military 

but I'm afraid

and don't know if I'm strong enough

idk

its hard

I don't like thinking abt the future

its stressful

could use hugs

*hug*

God will guide you- don't worry

*squeezes*

My dad was in the military for a long time

He never talks about it being a bad thing

He says it was hard but he's never regretted it

Dunno if that helps but

*hug*

[TwinStorm He/Him]

5 minutes ago, Hawks said:

*hugs*

Would youvlike advice? My dad is in the military.

yes pls

and thank you

4 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

*squeeeeeezes*

*hug*

God will guide you- don't worry

*squeezes*

My dad was in the military for a long time

He never talks about it being a bad thing

He says it was hard but he's never regretted it

Dunno if that helps but

*hug*

actually that does

I just want the purpose that gives me

people have given their lives for me sitting here rn

I want to give back

5 minutes ago, The Shattered Cosmere said:

I believe in you. Here's some advice from my father (he was an Electronic Warfare Technician in the Royal New Zealand Navy during the Cold War).

Get a qualification (skilled trade or bachelors) then join the military. If you do, you are more likely to be recruited, and if you get a bachelors you will automatically become an officer.

(I actually also want to join the Canadian Armed Forces.)

yeah, hopefully the goal is to attend a prestigious law school, have the military pay for my college (I think you can do this in the US, in exchange for 4 years of service) than go into law

Edited April 21, 2025 by TwinStorm

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

5 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

actually that does

I just want the purpose that gives me

people have given their lives for me sitting here rn

I want to give back

wait that's beautiful

*hug*

[Shatter He/Him]

5 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

yeah, hopefully the goal is to attend a prestigious law school, have the military pay for my college (I think you can do this in the US, in exchange for 4 years of service) than go into law

Most countries do a 1:2 trade you get4 years of schooling, then you serve for 8 years

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

wait that's beautiful

*hug*

thanks

idk

I've been thinking abt this a lot recently and came to that conclusion

the only way im going to make this world a better place is through service

Just now, The Shattered Cosmere said:

Most countries do a 1:2 trade you get4 years of schooling, then you serve for 8 years

alright thanks

[Keke They/he]

7 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

yes pls

and thank you

actually that does

I just want the purpose that gives me

people have given their lives for me sitting here rn

I want to give back

yeah, hopefully the goal is to attend a prestigious law school, have the military pay for my college (I think you can do this in the US, in exchange for 4 years of service) than go into law

Ok. 

Being in the military is hard in alot of different ways and times. But it's also very fulfilling. Your helping everyone around you and servive the place that raised you and if you want to then do it.

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, Hawks said:

Ok. 

Being in the military is hard in alot of different ways and times. But it's also very fulfilling. Your helping everyone around you and servive the place that raised you and if you want to then do it.

exactly

thats why I want to join up

because im not afraid of fighting back, and I want to use my talents for my country

[Existential]

Just now, TwinStorm said:

exactly

thats why I want to join up

because im not afraid of fighting back, and I want to use my talents for my country

Fair enough

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

6 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

thanks

idk

I've been thinking abt this a lot recently and came to that conclusion

the only way im going to make this world a better place is through service

alright thanks

3 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

exactly

thats why I want to join up

because im not afraid of fighting back, and I want to use my talents for my country

*squeeze*

Very noble cause

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

*squeeze*

Very noble cause

heh

thanks

it feels weird for it be phrased like that 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

2 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

heh

thanks

it feels weird for it be phrased like that 

It is!

I actually- there's this guy in my ward who went into the Marines and it completely changed his life

He's the coolest guy in the world but he used to be caught up in a lot of crime and stuff

His story's really cool- he joined the military and it completely turned his life around for the better

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

It is!

I actually- there's this guy in my ward who went into the Marines and it completely changed his life

He's the coolest guy in the world but he used to be caught up in a lot of crime and stuff

His story's really cool- he joined the military and it completely turned his life around for the better

thats incredible

I actually have talked abt this in debate

military service can be great for helping people

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

31 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

I want to join the military 

but I'm afraid

and don't know if I'm strong enough

idk

its hard

I don't like thinking abt the future

its stressful

could use hugs

 

24 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

yes pls

and thank you

actually that does

I just want the purpose that gives me

people have given their lives for me sitting here rn

I want to give back

yeah, hopefully the goal is to attend a prestigious law school, have the military pay for my college (I think you can do this in the US, in exchange for 4 years of service) than go into law

 

17 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

thanks

idk

I've been thinking abt this a lot recently and came to that conclusion

the only way im going to make this world a better place is through service

alright thanks

 

14 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

exactly

thats why I want to join up

because im not afraid of fighting back, and I want to use my talents for my country

That's awesome. My dad's in the military, and he did something where they paid for his college and law school, but I don't know much about it. 

As a military brat, my advice--

Be a gym bro.  

Okay but on a more serious note, that's really noble, just like Glass said. I wish you all the best, and I believe in you. o7 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, Bird Furious said:

 

 

 

That's awesome. My dad's in the military, and he did something where they paid for his college and law school, but I don't know much about it. 

As a military brat, my advice--

Be a gym bro.  

Okay but on a more serious note, that's really noble, just like Glass said. I wish you all the best, and I believe in you. o7 

thanks

yeah thats the goal

is he still serving?

or does he do law or smth now?

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

Just now, TwinStorm said:

thats incredible

I actually have talked abt this in debate

military service can be great for helping people

Yeah

He's 54 now, I think

He grew up in a place where the average lifespan for black boys was 21 years because of crime

(oh yeah he's black btw)

He came home after shooting up someone's house (that wasn't the goal -they never even wanted to be violent- but that's what happened because . . . stuff I won't get into) 

And he went home and his mom was sitting at the table at like 1 AM

And he was covered in his friend's blood

(his friend hand punched through a window and ended up needing severe medical treatment on his arm)

And his mom asked him what he was gonna do with his life (without knowing what'd happened that night)

And on the spot he realized he didn't want this kind of life

So he told her (in his own words):

"I'm gonna finish high school join the Marines as soon as I turn 18, because if I stay here I'll be dead by 21."

And that's what he did.

He served for 18 years, retired at 36, and now owns a gym (and is probably the most ripped guy i've ever seen in person ).

He's honestly one of the coolest guys I've ever met in my entire life. He's super spiritual too- he grew up Methodist but joined my church just a few years ago but he has such a strong spirit about him it's amazing

. . .

anyway

Military

[Shatter He/Him]

They also have the BEST stories too.

[TwinStorm He/Him]

1 minute ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Yeah

He's 54 now, I think

He grew up in a place where the average lifespan for black boys was 21 years because of crime

(oh yeah he's black btw)

He came home after shooting up someone's house (that wasn't the goal -they never even wanted to be violent- but that's what happened because . . . stuff I won't get into) 

And he went home and his mom was sitting at the table at like 1 AM

And he was covered in his friend's blood

(his friend hand punched through a window and ended up needing severe medical treatment on his arm)

And his mom asked him what he was gonna do with his life (without knowing what'd happened that night)

And on the spot he realized he didn't want this kind of life

So he told her (in his own words):

"I'm gonna finish high school join the Marines as soon as I turn 18, because if I stay here I'll be dead by 21."

And that's what he did.

He served for 18 years, retired at 36, and now owns a gym (and is probably the most ripped guy i've ever seen in person ).

He's honestly one of the coolest guys I've ever met in my entire life. He's super spiritual too- he grew up Methodist but joined my church just a few years ago but he has such a strong spirit about him it's amazing

. . .

anyway

Military

Hell

. . .

this 

this is incredible

that man is incredible

thank you for this