YOU! Are A Gem 💎💛

*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 💛