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[AnonymousForNow]

And that's a rather witty way of calling my pun a dad joke. A tip of the hat to you, good sir.

... I wish I didn't have to interrupt this conversation, but something kind of came up. I think continuing on as we were is putting me in a bad place, spiritually speaking. This isn't really to do with you, but it's due to my own spiritual weakness. I'll explain.

When it comes to socializing, I struggle with dishonesty, 'specially over the internet. Whatever fears and internal turmoils I have pressure me into being dishonest with both myself and others. I wasn't really comfortable continuing on as if everything was fine, 'cause internally it wasn't. There's just a lot of personal weight I'm carrying, and if I continue on as if everything's fine despite that weight, then I'm being dishonest. My dishonesty has caused a lot of damage in the past, and I worry about that, and my worries add onto the weight I already carry. I just don't know if I can keep going like this.

It's gotten to the point where I'd want to stop talking, because it feels like too much... which I didn't want to do because I said I wouldn't stop talking, but if I keep talking despite not wanting to, that's also being dishonest.

Idk, I think our underlying disagreements and our chatting despite it are too familiar for me and are bringing back some painful feelings. I wanted to put those feelings aside because I wanted to be of some help to you, 'cause you were going through some tough times and you're my brother in Christ. But as Christ said, take out the log in your own eye before removing the splinter in your brother's eye. I can't be of any help to anyone with these feelings churning within me.

Sorry if this kind of exploded out of nowhere. I tend to internalize things to the point of it boiling over. The last thing I wanted to do was to dump my problems on you.

Bud--you can always be honest with me. I'd never judge you or shame you, you're my friend. If you're dealing with something and want weight of your shoulders, I'll bear it with you. I may not be able to hold you if you cry, but I'm here for you all the same.

I'm okay--I can be an anxious person, and I'm certainly an emotional person, but I get through things. If you just want to vent to me, I'll listen and comfort you--if you're upset with me, lay it on me and let's talk things out--if you just want to know I'm here, I'll sit behind this screen until you go to sleep. I might not know you by your face, but I still love you.

So--how can I help you, Wayfaring...?

 

[WayfaringCoyote]

Bud--you can always be honest with me. I'd never judge you or shame you, you're my friend. If you're dealing with something and want weight of your shoulders, I'll bear it with you. I may not be able to hold you if you cry, but I'm here for you all the same.

I'm okay--I can be an anxious person, and I'm certainly an emotional person, but I get through things. If you just want to vent to me, I'll listen and comfort you--if you're upset with me, lay it on me and let's talk things out--if you just want to know I'm here, I'll sit behind this screen until you go to sleep. I might not know you by your face, but I still love you.

So--how can I help you, Wayfaring...?

Thanks, that means a lot, but it's not something that you'll be able to help with. It's social anxiety and OCD. It's something that's always present to some extent, 'cause when I write forum posts or emails it usually takes me a long time and and a lotta energy. But atm it's spiking, because I'm psyching myself out. It's occupying a space in my mind in a way that's just no-good. I'd figure that people would normally be able to interact with other people without having to deal with these kinds of things, but I guess I'm not one of those people.

I'm going to take a break from the forums or something, that way I can just take the load off my brain and focus on things IRL. Thanks for offering help though.

 

[AnonymousForNow]

Thanks, that means a lot, but it's not something that you'll be able to help with. It's social anxiety and OCD. It's something that's always present to some extent, 'cause when I write forum posts or emails it usually takes me a long time and and a lotta energy. But atm it's spiking, because I'm psyching myself out. It's occupying a space in my mind in a way that's just no-good. I'd figure that people would normally be able to interact with other people without having to deal with these kinds of things, but I guess I'm not one of those people.

I'm going to take a break from the forums or something, that way I can just take the load off my brain and focus on things IRL. Thanks for offering help though.

You're not alone--I know people who can't even speak unless they have to. My best friend is shy to speak when he thinks it might be incorrect or offend someone, and if he isn't directly in a conversation, he sits and stares off in the distance--he's never the first to speak and he's not good with communicating emotions. Sometimes it's hard to tell if even his smile is real. He'll just say answers that appease others, so nobody knows what's true and what's not--he also might say something to his parents then something else to me, because he doesn't want to upset either side.

Well--if I can make you any more comfortable speaking to me, let me know. Guess I'll be here when you come back. And hey--don't worry about me when you're gone--worry about you.
Gonna miss you, Wayfaring...

 

[AnonymousForNow]

Hey people.

Just so you know, this forum isn't dead. Both Axel and Wayfaring are taking a break, but I'll be here to talk, help, or whatever in the meantime. I check this forum multiple times a day, so I will actively be replying to any posts if/when they come.

Love you, have a great day...!

 

[AnonymousForNow]

Hello guys--it's been just over a week so, thought I'd try to encourage some discussion.

Maybe you just discovered this thread and don't understand what this "Furry" stuff even is, maybe you have questions about stuff related to or inside the fandom--no matter what, please feel free to ask any questions. I'm not a "There's no dumb questions" guy, but in regards to this, I'm more than happy to answer all of your inquiries to the best of my ability.

Guess I'll try to keep the questions rolling for the next people to read this. So, for you Furries (or non-affiliated furs) out there, couple of questions for y'all: Firstly, if you are ever in a suit, would you act just as yourself, sort of like yourself, or like a completely different cat (ba-dum tss)? Do you tend to admire realistic or more fantastical fursonas more? Pure-breed, hybrid, avian, reptilian, mythical...?

I know that this forum is practically the only source of Furry dialogue I have, since there's some stuff out there that's not too safe and it's perfect for someone like me--so, I want to keep this alive and well in-case anyone else stumbles across it like I did. Hope y'all had a great weekend, and stay safe...!

 

[WayfaringCoyote]

Woah it's been a month. .3."

Wouldn't know how to answer your question 'bout fursuiting. When it comes to fursonas, or anthro characters in general, it's less a species thing for me and more the character design and style. So less the base concept and more how the concept is executed.

 

[Paladin67]

I love being a furry and can't wait to meet all you wholesome furs in heaven

 

[WayfaringCoyote]

I love being a furry and can't wait to meet all you wholesome furs in heaven

Eyy welcome to the forums! Also ditto on that one chief.