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[RedKing]

Kenny Baker, better known as R2D2, has passed away :c

*sad beeping sound*

[Sirus]

Kenny Baker, better known as R2D2, has passed away :c

He's astromeching it up in the afterlife, now.

[hector13]

It shouldn't amuse me so much that we all know him for that one role in which he didn't appear on screen or do any talking.

Apparently the film crew pasted pictures of tits all 'round the inside of the costume while they were filming.

[BorkBorkGoesTheCode]

 
Caroline: That sounds totally horrible.

[Frumple]

Float an email to a nearby embassy and try for asylum/refugee status? If you don't have access to functioning child services it could be an option. Long shot, but it wouldn't hurt to try if you can make the contact without observation. Alternately see if there's any abuse support groups you can contact -- there may be possibilities you're not aware of.

And for what it's worth, anger is definitely an appropriate emotion. Maybe not a safe one, but your parents frankly deserve prison or the morgue.

Application wise... try. Just try. Know it's basically terrifying as hell, but even if you fuck up somewhere it can still get through. I screwed up on some myself, but still got in -- the non-secret is that they want either your money, the funding they'll get for having you, and/or the possibility of an appreciative alumni. There's a lot of incentives for a university to enroll someone that's applying. If you've got a particular one in mind you might even consider getting in contact with their financial aid/administration and let them know about the situation you're in, if you can on the down low. It's far from impossible that you qualify for some sort of scholarship or grant specifically intended to get students out of abusive homes. There's definitely stuff of that nature out there.

You don't deserve what you're going through, c. Y'really don't, and your parents are bloody scum of about the worst sort. Wish I could actually help, but other than probably being able to get you cheap/free housing for a while if you ended up in north florida, not much c'n offer besides probably unhelpful advice and sympathy

[BlackHeartKabal]

I'm very unknowledgable about these things and the particular situation makes me hesitant to comment because I might say something wrong, but just stay strong, hang in there, have faith, and have hope. I can't give practical advice about this, but the least I can do is tell you that despite how hard it may be, you need to have hope.

[TheBiggerFish]

@Caroline:

I'm very unknowledgable about these things and the particular situation makes me hesitant to comment because I might say something wrong, but just stay strong, hang in there, have faith, and have hope. I can't give practical advice about this, but the least I can do is tell you that despite how hard it may be, you need to have hope.

I can say no more than this, and what Frumple said.  I wish I could help...

Wait, college applications?
That, I can help with.

Do the Common Application or some similar meta-application.  It's one thing, and then some universities might want, like, a paragraph or two on top, depending on where and what, but it's much less hassle.  It was a lifesaver when I was doing the things you are now.

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*mourns the passing of R2-D2...*

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@JoshuaFH:

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*hugs*
If it's still bothering you, whatever it was, my inbox is open.  I can't promise I'll be useful, but I'll try.

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@Gamedragon:

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I've been feeling more awful then I usually do today. It's not much fun.

Stay strong, man. We're rooting for you.

*hugs*
You can do this.

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@Skyrunner:

Hope you feel better soon.
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@Shook:I go to college Tuesday and I keep doing the exact same thing with the not-going-to-sleep :v

You're not alone, but I know you can do it, a'ight?

Good luck.
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@Caroline, again:
I know I already said something earlier in this post but I feel like I should say something more.  You are an amazing person, and no matter where you go, you will do well.  I believe in you.  And I also second Frumple's advice.
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@everyone else:
First off, *unconditional hugs*
Second...Sorry if I missed you, I don't intend to miss anyone's post.  If you want to, you can drop me a PM, or repost, or just, say something, and I'll try to take a look.

[SalmonGod]

Robbed again.  Someone took our Wii U, and all the games and peripherals with it.  Can't find anything else out of place at all.

We have renter's insurance now.  Hopefully, they'll cover it.

2nd time in two years.  First time, I shrugged it off pretty easily.  Nothing too important to me was taken, and my reaction was "Something like this happens to everybody eventually."  Still not too personally effected by what was taken.  My kids will be upset, but not the end of the world for them, either.  I'm just pissed off that it's happened again so soon.  We're definitely getting some security.

[BorkBorkGoesTheCode]

Piss off the mafia lately? (serious)

[TheBiggerFish]

At least you're okay, but yeah, that really sucks.

[SalmonGod]

Piss off the mafia lately? (serious)

I can't think of anybody I piss off, except one bully at the office.  Just a middle-aged lady who's terminally bored and addicted to creating drama.  Don't know anyone who I'd suspect of having connections to any criminal scene beyond some small-time marijuana stuff maybe.

[Yoink]

They stole your Puu? That's just sick, man.

Seriously though, that sucks. Sorry to hear that. It'd be pretty horrible to know one's personal space had been invaded like that.

[BorkBorkGoesTheCode]

^
It really sucks bad.  Hope it doesn't happen again, and you get something back without problems.

[Emma]

Caroline:  I'm sorry you've got to deal with all that, you're life seems to be filled with some ridiculous levels of bullshit.

It'd be pretty horrible to know one's personal space had been invaded like that.

Yeah, this. I hope everything works out for you.

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I'm sick of myself. I'm just a worthless piece of shit. I've always been a procrastinator but have generally managed to actually get things done eventually. Turns out I can't even do that anymore since it seems that I'm shit at absolutely everything now and can't seem to focus on anything anymore. My parents won't be any help, whenever I've tried to talk to them they just tell me to grow up. I fucking hate myself I really, really do. I don't even know why I'm posting this to be honest, I just feel like I should for some reason that's as stupid as I am.

[Orange Wizard]

I don't even know why I'm posting this

Because you're subconsciously longing for us to tell you to talk to someone.

In all seriousness though, please do talk to someone. If there's no-one suitable IRL you're welcome to PM me or someone else on the forum (they'll volunteer now that I've brought it up).