This is meant to be a serious thread, so jokes are welcomed but serious responses would be preferred. I don't know a lot of you personally, and obviously most of us only know each other through a virtual world, and that limits the extent to know what someone is really going through. I've had tough times the past year, from alcoholism/substance abuse, weight issues, and mental health issues. I have slowly been trying to gain friends IRL due to dropping my other "friends", to stay away from the negativity and the sabotage. Spending more time with Royals and the members of this community has benefitted me in a capacity I wish words could fully illustrate. So, first off, I want to thank my guildmates in Liquorstore, and all the other friends who I have made along the way who have leant an ear when I needed it the most, when I had no other outlets but this community. As some may have seen in the Latest IRL Accomplishments thread, in the past 6 months my life has transformed into something that I would have never dreamed could one day be an actual reality. I'm still far from perfect and have my bad moments and days, lots of stuff to work on myself to improve, but when those moments strike, I can always rely on great people from Royals to offer solid advice and change my ways of thinking into that of a more positive one, which in turn makes me feel better and achieve a more positive outcome. I would just like to let anyone know, if you're struggling with problems, be that mental health, life advice, addiction, body image issues, or whatever else it may be, if you feel you have no one out there to speak to and let those detrimental thoughts out of your head, you can always inbox me on the forum or find me in-game when I am online. I am more than happy to help whenever and however I can. I'm not perfect as I've alluded to, but I will try my best to help get you through your negative times and begin to see the positive sides to things, and if we're consistent, motivated, determined, and lucky enough, guide you on a path that will gradually increase your happiness and overall well-being. I'm not sure if there are other people in the same situation I was/am in, but if you feel like you're in the same boat, that there's nobody there for you to talk to, get advice from, and to motivate you to help improve your sense of well-being, I can promise you that there are many members in this Royals community who are more than willing to lend a helping hand and help out. Even if you're not looking for advice and just need someone to talk to, there are some really amazing people here who will listen, give feedback, and try to guide you in the direction you wish to be on. So, if you're ever in a position where you feel alone, isolated, and the only person you have is yourself, don't hesitate to reach out to me or another member of this community. My experience may be anecdotal, but I promise you reaching out and just talking is a great start at improving your mental health, your self worth, and your life overall. Thank you, everyone. I appreciate you all so much.
