Decide You Are Going To Make It Through This

watching the rain

One last thing before I actually focus on DxP loool have a little mental health break with us & a relaxing rainy Pokemon playlist by shadowatnoon 🌧️

The rest of this post might be upsetting if topics of like mental health, depression, or trauma are sensitive ones to you. If that’s you, maybe stop here, & just watch the rain with us (& take care of yourself, okay?) 🩵

So. “What now?”

For a lot of us, the world feels very scary right now. I’ve been going back & forth between wanting to hide & wanting to take action. The current atmosphere is familiar in a bad way, just as familiar as the one who’s making it feel this unsafe. At least I’m not alone this time. I’d like to help anyone feeling alone now to not be, too.

With that in mind, I figured maybe it could be helpful if I shared some things that helped me when things were unsafe &/or unstable in my life.

If that sounds like something you may want or need right now for whatever reason, get comfy - I, uh, spent waaay more time than I planned to on this (been sitting in my drafts for days) 🫖

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Decide you are going to make it through this

Right now, every day, & especially during those dark, starless nights.*

You have the right to exist & be happy. You have the right to live how you want, with whom you want, & you deserve the safety & security to live that life. That is your basic human right. So keep going. Keep living the best you can, even if your best is just “enough”.

*If you ever feel unsafe or self-destructive, reach out to someone safe - family, a friend, your therapist, 988 (the national crisis lifeline), or whoever can help you best in that moment. While it can be scary or embarrassing, you’re worth it 🩵

Stay grounded in the truth

Always hold onto who you are & what you know to be true. Always.

I really believe this was ultimately what got me out of the bad situations I was trapped in. Even when I was at the point when I constantly blamed myself or believed every awful thing I was taught about myself & the world, there was always a small part of me that still knew, “No. That’s not true. This isn’t right.”

This can take a lot of mental fortitude, especially if there’s an unsafe person trying to challenge your truth or identity, or if they are actively doing what they can to gaslight you (& your peers so they can pass their behavior off as acceptable, even “right”). If you find yourself in a spot where it’s not safe to freely be yourself, remember: so long as there’s a part of you that holds onto the truth, you can make it.

So hold onto that, even if it makes you confused, or so angry you feel sick - it’s confusing because reality doesn’t match up with the truth, & it makes you angry because it’s unjust that it doesn’t. No matter what people say, the sky is still blue.

Detox your contacts

Depending on who it is, this is going to SUCK, but I can absolutely promise you this: your relief will outweigh your grief. Every single time I’ve said goodbye to toxic / unsafe people, places, communities, etc. I was always happier for it in the end.

Could be as simple as setting reasonable boundaries (if you don’t know what boundaries are as once I didn’t, it’s basically your human right to say “no” & have personal space), or if they’ve proven they will not respect your boundaries, saying goodbye until / unless they will.

There are some you can’t make that healthy separation right now - maybe you’re a minor or dependent adult in a toxic home, or you don’t have another job lined up from your toxic one yet. Whatever your situation is, this where you try to keep things on your terms as much as you can, & do whatever you can to ensure your immediate well-being as you make any boundaries or exit plans as needed for your long term well-being.

I’ve been hearing a lot of stories of people uninviting folks (or themselves) from the upcoming holidays. Been there. If you find yourself having to spend it with limited / no company: it can be lonely at first, but it can also be really nice when I looked for ways to celebrate anyways (dive into all the nice things about the season, have a little Friendsgiving, or just have a cozy one at home) ^_^

Find safe people (but be careful)

I said in a post not long ago that unsafe people often try to isolate you so you feel all alone. It’s easy to feel alone when bad things are happening - that’s why it’s important to have safe people to turn to when they happen. Especially now, we need to be there for each other. 🩵

Here’s the “be careful” part: not all of your safe people will be able to be there for you in every kind of moment. Most are just your buddies you can laugh & play with, forget your worries for a while as you talk about the weather. Some can listen to your troubles & worries, offering whatever comfort or advice they can. Very few can be there with you when you’re IN the trouble, & stand by you as needed.

Depending on how vulnerable you are, it can be very easy to cling to the wrong one, which can be embarrassing at best, very unsafe at worst. Wait. Take a breath. Sleep on it if you have to. Take as much time as you need to assess if they’re the one to be with you in whatever way you need.

I can’t tell you how much easier it’s been for me to keep going no matter how bad things got with even one safe person to turn to. When you’ve found that person or place, be sure to treasure them! 🩵🩵🩵

Enjoy life whenever you can! ^0^

In times like this, it’s so important to remember that there ARE still good things, good people, good places in this world. We need to make time for these good things, even if just for a few minutes.

So dive into your hobbies, keep your passions alive! Hang out with your friends, play Pokémon, draw, read, write, swim, play with your pet. Dust off the instruments you’ve been neglecting, have an awful jam sesh, laugh about it, & keep playing until it sounds kinda okay! If you don’t have a hobby, find one - it can be a lot of fun to discover what you like! Whatever is in your means that makes you feel happy & alive, do that

The thing I’ve always turned to the most is drawing - I have all these old diaries & sketchbooks from when I was a kid of just doodles & comics. My school notebooks all the way up to college have margins full of drawings - doodling helped me stay in the present. Then I started posting them online over the years, made some friends, & here we are! ^7^

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I can appreciate that this advice isn’t perfect, & it may not fit your exact circumstances. That’s okay - if there’s even just one good thing you can take from this, then I’m happy.

To anyone who might be struggling right now & feel hopeless: thank you so much for being here! I am overjoyed that you are still here with us, even when you had days, weeks, even years when all you wanted to do was give up (I know). Keep living. Keep smiling whenever you can. Keep reaching out. Keep weathering that storm, even when no one else can hear it thundering over you. I’ve found that when I kept going, it’ll clear up…usually before you realize it. 🌦️🌈

Stay safe out there. Lots of love,

Anastasia (aka Ansy) 🩵

What I asked for was wanting to put the image I wanted

VS.

What they gave me

I just wanted to put the same photo that I use for my MC on everything, was that too much to ask??? 😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

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fox-crafts

3 years ago

I already see myself dying while waiting😂

Update on episode 9 :D (they have a little bit of the story already)

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fox-crafts

11 months ago

This is so sweet.

Though Let's Keep His Existence Between Ourselves For Now.

Though let's keep his existence between ourselves for now.

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gale dekarios DAMN... I fell for him morena dekarios

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fox-crafts

1 year ago

it’s okay to fail and make mistakes. it doesn’t make you a failure. you’re learning and that’s okay. if you’re worried about messing something up right now, i promise that it won’t be as much of a big deal as you think. you’re smarter and more capable than you’ve been told. go easy on yourself.

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fox-crafts

3 years ago

Yes...Yes it is me. Oh my god, I don't know what the hell is happening. I think I cannot breathe.

Okay..okay okay okay...I think it, it works now

You are right, my hands are free, at least mostly. My right hands were bound together with a rope, but I could make the rope less tight.

I..I think I can do that. I don't know where he is honestly, but I think I won't die. I hope so.

Just give me some time, I believe Hannah is upstairs. And all this started because I promised to help, no matter what I do..I cannot let her stay in danger with this psychopath.

And for you. Don't make anything stupid...If you're getting caught because of this, because of me, I will never forgive you or myself.

And I realise how funny this is, seeing as I am in this house.

Yuvon, if there is any chance you read this...I hope my 'friend' gives me the chance to talk more to you

...I think I might have an adrenaline rush. This cannot be the end.

Jake? What happened...Why did he give me my phone...

What is he doing with a gun?

And what are...wait...Are there people outside? Jake?

MC? Is that you?

Listen, I want you to get out of here, as soon as you can. If you can write, that means your hands are free, so I want you to be brave and get yourself or Hannah out of there without alerting him. Do you think it's possible to do that?

Anyway if it's dangerous, don't move yet. I'm here with some reinforcements and we'll save you, I promise. Just remain to the side if the man who kidnapped you suddenly fires or becomes hostile. If possible, stay hidden till I come and get you.

You'll be okay, I promise.

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fox-crafts

1 year ago

Everbyte: Each of our new friends is special and loveable

Me: :D

Everbyte: in one way or another🤭

Me: ...

Also me: Noooooo, I don't wanna love anyone else😭All open for amazing new friendships, but Jakeeeee

Nobody:

Really nobody:

Me: THEY DID NOT USE JAKE SMILEYS WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

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fox-crafts

2 years ago

Love this answer, wish I'd ever see baby foxes while outside🦊🥺But maybe one day... :D

Lots of love right back to you💚

It has to be done...so...

🔥 + 🦊

Give us your opinion, my dear ;D

All right. :D Well, I honestly don’t know much about foxes, but foxes are cute and pretty interesting. I don’t know if I have ever told about my meeting with a baby fox. I was longboarding at a field and suddenly a baby fox came out and I stopped and knelt down. The little fox actually came closer and closer but my longboard made a noise and the fox quickly left. It was incredibly sweet and I was totally thrilled. However, I was also afraid that mommy fox suddenly comes out of the field and attacks me because I have come so close to their baby. So maybe not bad that they ran away. 😂

Thank you a lot for asking, dear! Hope your day will still become better! Lots of love! 💚

Send Me a 🔥+ a Topic, and I’ll Tell You My Honest Opinion About It

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fox-crafts

3 years ago

Hello Jake,

I like Yuvon so that is the reason I respond.

This entity didn't seem to have bad intentions, it most likely wanted to help before going back to sleep. Maybe we could refer to it as a 'death sleep'.

They died back in 2020, to be exact end 2020.

They seem to have some kind of amnesia, whether that is because of their state or because they splitted is not known till now.

They describe your 'Black Ink' as "paper rotting from the outside in".

Something, or in our theory someone, Yuvon, either gave them strength or they took it from Yuvon. They do not know what it was and if it even was Yuvon. That is just a theory.

The new entity hasn't always been an entity. Before they died they were human. They cannot do much more than be in their death like sleep, they don't have the energy or more power to act.

It is true, they seem to know more about Secr Black Ink.

If there will come a time where someone proposes a deal to Yuvon, she should NOT take it. It could be dangerous.

That's everything I know for now; maybe some things will help.

~ Your Stalker

[The last part is just scribbled]

Oh and by the way Jakey, do never forget, knowledge is power.

[The first part of the letter is blacked out more than once, until it starts with Max' writing]

Hello again Jake, Lis seems a bit too agitated to answer..She does not exactly know where or how to start, so I'll do that for the fox.

The reason she asked you whether Yuvon really was asleep was because of messages we (or her, I just read some of them) got. At first at least. Yuvon said that she was the one answering, but that changed later. This part though is something Lis herself has to tell you.

[The writing changes to Liskas now]

Yes, someone contacted me. Asking about the year, who they were, who I was. At first I panicked, thinking something happened to Yuvon, but I believe this person could have been another entity. They said they've been asleep for a long time and seemed to know Black Ink. They appeared more or less exactly after you told me that Yuvon slept. Additionally I believe that I am not the only one who was contacted;

From what the person told me they could somehow part themselfes; they had different conversations with different people at once.

But what had me so agitated: They said something about getting energy from someone and that this was probably the first and last time I ever 'met' them. That they started fading away again.

This in addition with Yuvon sleeping in this moment is worrying me far too much, so please check AGAIN on her. Her heartbeat or pulse if necessary! Please Jake...

~ Lis🔥🐾 and Max.

[As so often Liska glued a screenshot with a message from her Jake to the back of the letter. Above that is written: "Jake just answered, too. He read the messages as well"]

Hello Jake,

As Liska already informed you I, too, have been able to read those messages. They are indeed worrying, especially since we do not know who exactly they are, why they woke up right now or what their connection to 'Black Ink' is. They did not seem able to write out Black Inks name though, when they tried it always ended up being a mix of random letters and symbols.

I would like you to stop reading for a moment here Liska :)

Silver, hm...I do hope it is nothing bad. But to know I do not think so. Still I will keep an eye open. What I wanted to add from her messages with the unknown person/entity: When they said they could split Liska seemed to understand. I don't know if she just tried imagining it, but momentarily I do not believe in coincidences. Also she managed to write one sentence of her text in cursive letters; it was a sentence to say goodbye. But Liska did not just say 'I', she said 'We'. I am not quite sure whether the message was from her or maybe even 'Goldie'.

But for now please go check on Yuvon.

~ Jake

Hello, Lis, Max, and Jake.

Yuvon was sending you messages? How? She's asleep. I've been checking on her every now and then. She's perfectly fine and normal. This is

I don't understand. Did she seem upset? Is she in danger?

Yet another entity. Because that's just what we needed. They at least went back to sleep, though, I assume. I wonder how many other people it contacted.

"Got energy from someone"? Could it have been referring to Yuvon, then? If so... that may be bad.

I checked her vitals again; everything is completely normal. But she isn't waking up. I tried everything and she just isn't waking up.

I don't understand any of this. I'm going to try to wake up Yuvon again.

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fox-crafts

3 years ago

If you get this, answer with 3 random facts about yourself and send this to the last 7 blogs in your notifications, anonymously or not! Let's get to know the person behind the blog!

Hmmmmm, let's see.

1 ~ I am absolutely addicted to chocolate. If I were a god this would be an offering I would want to get.

2 ~ I love writing. I want to write a book. But I cannot start because I don't find names I like. Names are really important to me and everytime I create a character the name has a special meaning that fits to them.

3 ~ I've been playing handball since the sweet age of 7. That was 8 years ago. After 7 years on the field I became our goalkeeper and love it :D

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fox-crafts

4 years ago

We definitely need that. Like...Imagine you're just sitting there, being happy because pf Jake and then you get "<3" as a message🥺Another moment I can dream about

Dear Everbyte, let Jake send us an old fashioned heart <3

Sincerely, Everyone.

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