At the end of a poorly-lit alley, a neon sign flickers back to life. It invites you into the building’s warm interior, the bar a shelter from the world’s troubles. You glance at the menu posted on the doorway:
>advice >conversation >happy thoughts
Inside, the bartender smiles at you welcomingly. Despite the buzz of both regular and newcomer patrons, you find an empty stool at the counter.
In front of you, you find a napkin covered in a hastily-drawn QR code from the seat’s previous occupant. You scan it, and hear a voice message from an absent rabbit: clyp.it/zlf4bhvg
hey there, did you have a good holiday? I should have been around last night, but things ended up a little busier than expected. it's not even 2100 yet! why would I be asleep?
Mason Price
I'll have two Number 9's, a Number 9 Large, a Number 6 with extra Dip, a Number 7, Two Number 45's, one with Cheese, and a large Soda.
Chase Stewart
Eh, they went okay. I got all my friends and my parents some candy for Christmas, but now I don't have enough cash for rent, so I'm gonna sell some stuff online for some cash.
Because I have regrets, mistakes and failures to think about.
Logan Hughes
26
Ryder Cruz
I fucked my dog once, it was p cool. -SouthPaw
Blake Brown
Haha, very funny. -SouthPaw
Camden Richardson
that's... pretty rough. I'm sorry to hear that. you at least get in quality time with those that matter? hey friend! I wish I could, but I don't have money in my steam wallet. I'm sure there's a steam beg thread up right now, otherwise you could always try making one. it was just a regular day, here. made pizza from some store-bought crusts, had a couple drinks, watched some movies. got just enough snow for me to put a coat on and shovel, too. those are all in the past now. while they are unchangeable and your decisions regarding them may haunt you... they're also unchangeable, and dwelling on them does nothing to help! the best you can do is try to forgive yourself, and strive for better decisions in the future. 27
Easton Bennett
oh, its fine - u can just buy it with the money in your bank account
Brody Robinson
the money in my account is about to be spent on my medical schooling, though
Aaron Martinez
I'll have liberty.
If not, then give me a round of death.
Landon Ward
Who are you?
Wyatt Taylor
Don't worry, it was the same last year, besides, my sister cooked fondue and we watched movies with our parents, so that was fun! Doesn't seem your Christmas was as festive though, but still, it sounds like a good day! -SouthPaw
Blake Garcia
I'm not sure where to get you liberty, but why would you want death? just a person who wants to help others where they can. that sounds like a good enough time, yeah
Blake Adams
Because they are all ongoing and I see no escape from them.
Cooper Rogers
Thanks! I hope you have a good rest of the year! -SouthPaw
Benjamin Sanchez
have you considered not taking them on alone? it's always possible that other people may help you see another way to confront your problems that you haven't seen. you too, hon.
Xavier Parker
I have but always I end up 'dealing' with it on my own in the end.
Brandon Reed
that's unfortunate, but fair. what are you dealing with now?
Mason Gonzalez
I love you Jill.
Henry Watson
Social isolation, social anxiety, lack of any kind of passion in life, depression that stems from all of that, general notion that I've wasted my life, etc.
Thomas Powell
I love you too, user.
Noah Robinson
Yay!
Jayden Nguyen
You don't know where that user has been.
Jacob Butler
right, okay. that's a pretty broad set of issues and a hard one to crack! the one that I know I can comment on is to be aware of the unhealthiness of the social isolation, and that you're the one capable of remedying it. you can just go talk to someone. I used to/still do seclude myself at times, and it's always made my depression a lot worse. at this point, I've learned to realize when I begin to withdraw, and try to force myself back out to spend time with those I know will put up with me. I'd also, yknow, suggest seeking a professional if you're able.
Alexander White
nigguh dis a wobbary put all da muny in da bag i shoot all yo cracka asses
Grayson Roberts
If I had people to just talk to I wouldn't be as isolated. And all professional help did was put me on meds that achieved nothing but wasted another year.
Ayden Thompson
he looks too kind to rob someone at gunpoint. you've got a lot of people to just talk to for fun. don't make me get Anya to lecture you like she did other people today. I'd aim for talk therapy in conjunction with medication, instead of solely medication. while pills can make a difference, talk therapy can help teach coping techniques and strategies to deal with issues when they arise.
Adam Cruz
I don't care if she says online is just the same as irl, it's not. Unless I'm an idiot and felt suicidal over not feeling any kind of closeness and intimacy because I can't derive that from text on a screen.
William Baker
just... let me know if you need help, okay? I'm always around, kid.
