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I am but a simple girl.

Idk if you have seen “The disappearance of Eleanor Rigby” but their chemistry was undeniable. It was a roller coaster while watching it. I started with “them” and then watched the seperate movies “her” “him”. It’s the same movie just the perspective is different, in “her” it’s her perspective and in “him” it’s his, while in “them” is the combination of them both. 10/10

And now they’ve worked together in X-Men: Dark Phoenix and It:Chapter 2 and honestly I like that they’re co-staring together again😁

Lots of chemistry these two have. They have even said they want to continue working together in movies. 10/10 will watch anything they do together in the future.

In King’s original novel, a young gay man named Adrian Mellon is brutally murdered—a killing inspired by a true Maine hate crime. That same scene opens It: Chapter Two, showing how cruelty and fear can nourish more of the same. King liked the Richie addition as a bookend for the movie, even though he admits that he didn’t build an element of unrequited romance into Eddie and Richie’s relationship in the book. “No, I never did,” King said. “But again, it’s one of those things that’s kind of genius, because it echoes the beginning. It comes full circle.”

Though both stories end tragically, they stand in contrast to the ugliness and cruelty fostered by Pennywise. “At least there’s love involved. Somebody cares for [Eddie,]” King said. “And that echoes the love that Adrian’s partner has for him. So that was cool.”

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“Calling it a simple schoolgirl crush was like saying a Rolls-Royce was a vehicle with four wheels, something like a hay-wagon. She did not giggle wildly and blush when she saw him, nor did she chalk his name on trees or write it on the walls of the Kissing Bridge. She simply lived with his face in her heart all the time, a kind of sweet, hurtful ache. She would have died for him..”

— Stephen King, It

How to Tell Someone That You’re Suicidal

Everyone gives the same advice: talk to someone. Tell them how you’re feeling. But no one ever tells you how to start that conversation with someone - and it’ll probably be one of the hardest conversations you’ll ever start. But it’s worth it. For starters, it doesn’t matter how you choose to tell someone. In person is fine. Text is fine. Facebook messenger, email, Twitter DM, Facetime, Skype - they’re all fine. There’s no rules of social etiquette here. It doesn’t matter how you tell someone. It matters that you tell them. Secondly, be direct. Saying the words “I am suicidal” is difficult, but they have to be said. Dropping hints won’t always get people to clue in. Most people don’t want to assume that their loved ones are suicidal, or people might be too shy to ask if you want to die. If you can’t bring yourself to say anything else, just say that - I am suicidal. Help me.  If you are struggling to find the words to tell your loved ones what is going on, here are some templates you can use to get started. Feel free to copy them exactly.  Hi. I really don’t want to freak you out, but I’ve got something important to tell you. I have been feeling suicidal lately, and I can’t handle this by myself. I need your help.  I just want to warn you, I have something really upsetting that I need to tell you, and I really need you to stay calm. I’ve been thinking about killing myself, and I don’t know what to do. I need you to help me.  I have a huge favor to ask you, but I have to warn you, it might upset you a little bit. I am suicidal, and I can’t work up the courage to tell my parents. Would you be able to talk to them for me? You might have noticed that I’ve been acting different lately, and I need to tell you what’s going on. I am depressed, and it’s gotten so bad lately that I’ve been thinking about suicide. I know that I need to get help, but I don’t know how. You are the person I trust the most, and I really need your help here.  I know you’ve been worried about me lately, and there’s something I want to confess to you. I’ve been thinking about killing myself lately by [method of suicide]. I really need you to come over and take away [means of suicide]. 

I want you to know that I love you, and what I’m about to tell you is not your fault. I don’t want to live anymore, and I need some help right now to keep me safe.  You might not know this, but I’ve been struggling with depression, and to be honest, I’ve started thinking about suicide. I really need someone to talk to about it. You don’t have to give me advice, I just need someone to listen to me right now.  I’m sorry, but I think I’m in real danger of hurting myself. I am at [address] right now, and I need you to come over here, or phone 911 and tell them to come get me.  If you are feeling suicidal, you need to tell someone. There are people in your life who love you, and they probably don’t realize how much pain you’re in. You just have to tell them that you need help. You don’t even have to type the words - just copy and paste one of those passages to someone you trust, and hit ‘enter’. It’s that easy. You deserve help.  You deserve to live.  Life gets better. It does. Give yourself a chance to see that. 

This is a really important message. And it may help some out there who don’t have the courage to say the words “I want to die.” themselves. Every person does deserve to live, and be happy.

But I also wanted to add, that I completely understand the other side of this as well. Because I have personally been there. Sometimes you can’t even get out of bed in the morning, let alone try to find energy to “talk” to someone. You don’t want to see anyone, you don’t want to speak a single word - because even that might zap any miniscule cell of energy you have left just to remind yourself to breathe. Being in a suicidal state is extremely crippling - to the point where you physically don’t want to move a centimeter some days. You feel empty, you feel nothing, let alone the urge to reach out to someone.

So I wanted to say this, for people around others who can sense something might be wrong with their friend/family member/or even stranger. A fellow student that you only see in class might even give off a vibe that something may not be right. It’s okay for you to reach out too. Even if you don’t know what exactly is going on with someone, simply saying something along the lines of “Hey, is everything ok?” can be a game changer for some people.

I unfortunately have been diagnosed with quiet borderline personality disorder. Which means when I get into my head, in my moods, I close myself off to the world - I don’t want to speak to people, see people, I don’t even want to breathe in the same space as them. But, ultimately, being a borderline means that I won’t even attempt to invest in someone - in their company, their friendship, any kind of relationship unless they also make that attempt in return. If they show effort - THAT is what compels me to reach out in return. Because in my head there is no “passive” relationships. You either care or you simply don’t. It is far too tiring for a borderline to do all the work by themselves. And I know that that doesn’t seem or sound fair, but that’s literally the genetic makeup of the situation that I cannot control, no matter how I try. 

My point in saying that was…if people have that feeling that someone might be in a bad head space, or in a bad place with themselves, YOU taking action, and YOU reaching out can be just as important as the individual saying “I need help, I’m suicidal.” Because not every individual IS going to say that. Not every individual is going to feel like they can, or have the energy to. And no, that doesn’t make them your responsibility. If they truly don’t want you to know, then you won’t - ever. However, there are some people who are more willing to open up when someone reaches out to them FIRST, as opposed to them taking the first step. 

Just something to keep in mind, because that is the reality for some people. They aren’t always going to make a move, no matter how many encouraging messages are out there that say they should.

Coming from my own lived experience, I agree. Before I attempted, it would’ve taken the weight of the world to get me to reach out to someone and tell them I was struggling. Especially when I was that vulnerable, the last thing I wanted was to feel like a burden to someone.

All I wanted was someone to notice how much pain I was in and just hold my hand and sit with me through that. To know I wasn’t alone and maybe it would be okay, eventually. Sitting in your cycling thoughts and empty home just solidifies that feeling of isolation.

If you see the “warning signs”, reach out and be direct. Clearly ask them if they are thinking of suicide. In fact, let’s forget about the term “warning signs”–those are actually invitations to check in on them. Invitations are welcomed and usually if the depressed and suicidal individual is displaying these signs, it’s like dropping little hunts without directly saying I NEED HELP.

If you have a friend you may think is suicidal, there’s a lovely article on youthempowerment.com you can check out called When a Friend is Thinking of Suicide. It walks you through what to say and how to help keep them safe for now. We gotta look out for each other, y'all. We’re gonna get through this together.

Just got home

From IT chapter 2. 

It did the book justice, and audiences finally understand the entity now more than they ever have before. It was never a clown. That’s the one thing I hoped people would leave the theater with the impression of. (traumatic flashbacks to when all people had was the miniseries and when talking about it, they’d be like “oh yeah, that’s the one about the evil clown that kills kids!” ugh).

As someone who read the book for the first time nearly 20 years ago, I couldn’t have asked for more. 

The miniseries may always be a “classic” for some people, but it doesn’t deserve to breathe the same air as this remake. 

The cast (both young and old) were a fucking force.

It gave good closure, and a proper end to a story that has been close to my heart for decades. 

Well done.

Well fucking done.

Happy Birthday @stephluvvsyou. ❤

I love you! :) happy birthday to the greatest friend I could ask for. I hope you like your present.

[Miguel and Sam • Untitled, by Pavana)

This is so precious ❤

Ahhhhh @gia-is-online​ <33

This is just...there are no words to express what this means to me. You always know how to put a smile on my face, and you continuously remind me how lucky I am to have met a friend like you. I love this, and I love you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Hello Quiver!!!

Please help wish @stephluvvsyou a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! (Sorry SO late M’dear…Emp is on “day off” mode… *brain dead*  LOL!!)

Please share all of your Sam and Miggy gifts below and help make her birthday THE BEST!!

Thank you for ALWAYS being the SWEETEST and bringing HAPPINESS to everyone you meet!!  @stephluvvsyou

Sorry I didn’t give a lot of time to make goodies…but PLEASE help wish this WONDERFUL Lady an AWESOME day!!

Happy Birthday, Steph! I hope you have a fantastic day! 🎂🍾🥂

You share a birthday with Keanu Reeves… that has to be a good sign! 😁

Happy Birthday, @stephluvvsyou!!!  You’re a great Quiver Sister!

@stephluvvsyou I hope you have a happy birthday! Thank you for being such an awesome addition to our Quiver! ❤🎂

You guysssss!!! <33 Thank you so much, this means a lot to me. Thank you all for being such a great family to me!!