7 likes
92 comments
*Not a story, not related to the prompt*
Hello everybody! I'm Octavian :)
I recently joined Reedsy and Remind and met some amazing people because of it. And I was lucky enough to be invited to a giant Google Doc called Skribbls!
(Here is a story that one of my beautiful friends, Missa, wrote about it. It explains the meaning of Skribbls in a spectacular way :)
https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/bn0b93/
And go read Missa's other stories, she is a fantastic writer 💛)
Skribbls is an amazing community of writers, readers, friends, and found families. I am very glad I get to be a part of it.
I've come to see though, that many people are struggling with things a lot more than they let on. And so, I created this Google Doc! You can also find the link on Skribbls as well :)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/166Hb-YHZdkAgJrbNBFDUQ3tC3mFU9SpSM84iulXmfGo/edit?usp=sharing
This document has lots of links, resources, grounding techniques, inspirational quotes, and helplines for those who just need a little extra love. There is also an anonymous ranting box where you can receive advice, support, care, and love from me and others if they chose to say anything. Here you do not need to worry about triggering or censoring your thoughts. You can just be unapologetically you :) And no matter what, you will never be judged <3 Everybody is accepted and loved here :)
More links, quotes, and other stuff will be added throughout the week, it'll be updated constantly. I'll most likely have the tab pinned or just pulled up in case I find a link, quote, or just to check the rant box to make sure people are alright, though if you would like complete privacy when typing something out, just let me know! I understand that being open and vulnerable is difficult, but I am here for you!
Everybody and anybody is welcome here, and I accept you no matter what. You are valid, treasured, and precious <3 Keep smiling! It'll all work out in the end, I promise.
Wishing you all the best, Octavian 💛
You must sign up or log in to submit a comment.
omgg i love this! actually so genuinely sweet ahhh
(read ur bio- ilyt<3)
Reply
Haha, thank you.
<3
Remind me though, have we met before? I'm sorry.
Reply
no hehe we haven’t
Reply
Well then it's nice to meet you, Eleanor :)
Reply
u too! i do know ethan tho B)
Reply
Ah, that's fun. Sadly, Ethan has left Reedsy indefinitely, but welcome to Reedsy. It's good to have you here :)
Reply
Hey Doc! How have you been? It’s been a hot minute hasn’t it? Lol.
Reply
Hey J. Cooper :) I've been doing well. You?
Haha, yes it has. Sorry about that.
Reply
DONT YOU DARE APOLOGIZE YOU AMAZING CINAMONROLL YOU!!! I SHOULD HAVE REACHED OUT SOONER BECAUSE YOU ARE AN AMAZING PERSON YOU AMAZING PERSON YOU!!! I’m glad you’re doing well. I’m doing alright too. I’ve told more people about my J name and they’ve accepted me. I’ve found some really good community that’s helped me figure out all this and it’s awesome! We have so much to catch up on. What all’s happened in ur life since last we talked?
Reply
Haha, thank you! You are an amazing person too! :)
Awe, that's so good! You should be proud of yourself. I'm glad you've found people you can be authentic yourself with.
Not much besides hanging out with family and friends, homework, dating, and my team's upcoming soccer tournament. You? :)
Reply
Aww thanks!
Yeah, me too. My parents still don’t know, I don’t think they could ever know, but it’s good to have friends who know. It’s weird though, there’s one friend, who has been one of the most supportive, but she hasn’t asked about my new name or my pronouns (im just gonna go ahead and say pronouns, if it gets out on here then I may have to delete these messages but until then, to heck with it) so she still calls me a boy and Cooper, even in private, but she’s been super supportive in other ways. Then there’s other friends who call me my name any chance they get and I love them. Some of them even call me cute little nicknames that just make me smile and blush.
Lucky! I am terminally single! But I have been accepted into college with a $56,000 dollar scholarship and the college has a beautiful campus and a really good musical theatre program. I am now the head of FCA at my school. I am auditioning with a few solos and duets for my choir’s bi-anual Broadway Night, and I made all-region choir and I’m moving on to Pre-area (though I don’t think I’ll make pre-area lol, I haven’t prepared that much lmao). Probably some other stuff has also happened that I’ll remember and tell you about as we go along XD. My brain is weird lol. There is this one girl I like, who happens to be Bi, and I’m considering coming out to her but I’m not 100% sure yet. But yeah. I didn’t know you played soccer! Or maybe I did and I’m just forgetful. Good luck in the tournament! What position do you play? Also, I don’t know what you believe in, but how can I be praying for you, Doc?
Reply
Awe, that's so sweet of them! And I wouldn't worry about being called out here on Reedsy, most people I've seen and talked to are very nice and accepting :)
Wow! That's all amazing, J. Cooper!! I believe you'll do extraordinary at all of your upcoming events!
Ooh, a girl? Tell me about her? 👀
I do! I've been playing since I was seven years old and am on my school's varsity team now with my boyfriend, Easton :). He plays goalie most of the time, while I play center or attacking midfielder. I am practicing to play more of center forward and striker for next year, however :)
Ah, I don't really have a set religion or name for what I believe, but I will take prayers regardless. But with that, you don't need to unless you'd like :) Is there any way I can be praying for you?
Reply
I hope you're doing well/things get better<3
Reply
Thank you <3
Reply
Mhm<3
Reply
Hey! Been a while, lol. (I mean not really but for me it is. TvT)
How are you?
Reply
Wow, I am so incredibly sorry. I never got a notification for this message. It has been a while.
I'm doing well, you?
Reply
Lol, you did. You even responded but I purged multiple comments of mine a while back so the thread went along with it. Sorry. TvT
That's nice! Likewise. :)
Reply
Ohhh, alright. It's okay, I apologize too XD
That's good :)
Reply
You seem really nice, I read your bio(a few times tbh), and I've heard a few good things about you from the others. I hope you have a good day(or night, have good sleep), and be safe.
Reply
Thank you Leo Prince! You seem very nice too :) Echo talks about you a lot haha
Have a good day/night too!
Reply
Thank you! : ) Oh?-
: D
Reply
You're xyr favorite subject /hj
:)
Reply
Oh-
Reply
Reply
Reply
Miss and love you too, sweet Skye :) <3
Reply
Reply
Oh no, you've caught me. I thought I was being so sneaky with my demonic possessions /j
Reply
Reply
:Eyes:
:)
Reply
Reply
SkyeSkyeSkyeSkye
Hello :) I've missed you too <3 How are you? :)
Reply
Reply
Ah, apologies for the late reply, Been busy. I'm good though. Anything fun happen lately? :)
Reply
Reply
Mm, darn weather. But there's plenty of fun things to do in each season :)
Reply
Reply
Reply
Hello Skye <3
I'm doing alright, you? :)
Reply
Reply
*Edited for privacy :)*
Reply
Reply
That's alright. Would you like to make one or should I? :)
Reply
Reply
Reply
XD I'll post one soon don't worry
You are too Skye <3
Reply
Reply
:)
I'm glad I'm helpful, but you really don't need me. You're doing amazing all on your own <3
Reply
Reply
Always, our sweet Skye <3
Reply
Reply
Reply