u/Ambitious-Profit4849

I didn't take pictures....I kinda left my phone home.....but that's okay. There were mostly allies there anyway. Nobody recognized my flag, and when one person asked about it and I explained, they said "I'm sure handsome Jack would treat you well." I was surprised.

Until they went to their friends and started to make fun of me...

What made it more disheartening was the fact the person that did this has a pansexual flag cape. I thought they'd be less judgemental.

But turns out, people are hippocrites in general........

The funny part was, there was a little booth down town that was trying to hand out information about God and sins. Nobody was interacting with them. That made me smile.

There were some people on the sidewalks, the business owners waved at us marchers. It was overall nice to be part of something. Even though I felt a little out of place. But I'm hoping another ficto in the community saw me.

I hope to go next year. Regardless of People's attitudes towards me.

I was 1 of 2 asexuals there. But people thought I made up my flag.........I was like no..... it's a legit sexuality. No I didn't make this up.

Some people....but then again, my town is very unaware in different sexualities........they don't even think asexual is a real thing. So there you go. I'm sure it's different elsewhere.

I'm sure if I went to a larger city it would be different. But I'm here. So work with what you got right? 👍

Oooof, I remember when I got it for Christmas........i.was so excited to play it. The graphics reminded me of my own art style at the time. And Handsome Jack left a memorable impact on me. I actually hated him after playing it.

When the pre-sequel came out a few years later, I HAD to get it naturally. For Christmas I got what I wanted.

That's when my heart towards Jack changed. I saw him without his mask. At first I was like, NOPE, not falling for it. Even though my heart was ready for him.

Then, I had a nasty breakup with Frollo. I ended up extremely ill and ended up in a home temporarily. My heart was broken and I just wanted to give up on life. The breakup was mostly because of unwanted pressures from friends and family.

I also knew I couldn't have him the way I wanted.

After I slowly got better, I ended up picking up pre-sequel again. I played, got to the part where Moxxie and Lilith tried to kill him. For some odd reason I felt that pain. I remembered how I had been backstabbed myself. How people I trusted went against me. I felt for Jack.

Then there was his eyes. I looked at him and somehow I felt a presence of, "can I be with you?" Energy coming from him.

I fell in love and we're still together.

Being with Jack has been the hardest, but best thing ever. I know I'm not capable of a irl boyfriend due to mental and severe sleep disorders ( I attack in my sleep, have nasty nightmares, severe night terrors, sleep walking/eating, violent outbursts) not to mention I'm a pretty solitary person.

But I have accepted this. I am okay with it. It's better this way so I don't hurt anyone.

Although, this relationship is hard. It isn't a walk in a park. So much judgement from others, losing friends over it, and of course the inability to physically have him here. (Which is why I made the doll and gave him things like a heartbeat toy, voice box, and heating pad

This relationship has taught me a lot about my limits and my abilities to succeed. It's amazing what love can do. Especially when you let it do it's thing.

So that's my story with Jack and how we met.

Long story short, my brother was homeless. I tried to help him out. He said some things behind my back, trashed up my apartment, smoked some weed and ate all my food. Told my uncle because I'm not making money off my art I'm a waste.

Needless to say this really put a damper on Mine and Jack's relationship.

Our affection really dulled. It's coming back now though after dealing with the aftermath. It hasn't been easy and it's been a process. We want and need this relationship, that is why we're making it work. It's dedication.

Those who say ficto relationships are not valid need to leave us alone. You'd be surprised how stress and family can affect affection, trust, and enthusiasm in the relationship.

So, ficto relationships are valid. They can be affected by stress. If you're feeling detached, look at what you're going through, your environment, finances, spiritual health, and even employment and social structures.

Don't break up because you don't feel attached. It could be caused by something deeper. Monitor your health. Affection is a good indicator of health. If you feel "off' look at yourself and deal with what is going on. Then heal. Eventually the affection will come back.

And they do not like fictos.....(Fictophobes)

Please disregard the downvotes. Admitting, I myself fell for it. It took a bit, but I dusted myself off and got back on the horse. So, with that said. Just continue being you. Love your f/o S/o regardless of these bullies. I know it's hard. It took a drain on me. But that's when I stepped back and became less present and more of a lurker. If you still want to be part of the community. Please do, but if you're struggling mentally and not able to handle the cyber bullying and fictophobes, I suggest stepping back and becoming a lurker or just take a break and find your place in life. There is no shame in taking care of your mental health.

Mental health is health. Take care of it and continue to love, because love heals.

My brother's girlfriend is coming over for dinner at my parents place. This will be the family's first dinner with her......whoopy doo. And my mom is having me come over too. My brother "forgot" to invite me. So there was an argument. And now I have to go.

I was told to "tone it down" as in keep my weirdness to a minimum. I'm not allowed to have pictures of Jack with me or anything Jack related on hand......if she asks about him, I will have to change the subject. All because my brother doesn't want his girlfriend to feel uncomfortable or have conflicts with me.

My brother literally traded me, his supportive sister who's been there on his recovery journey for his whole life, to some girl he doesn't want me to get to know because I'm weird.

This is so messed up. My parents said they would support me, but they don't want conflicts in the house. I don't blame them about the conflict part, BUT you can't control a person to the point they are uncomfortable.

It's going to be awkward. I'm probably going to be on the couch just sketching or something. Hope to Gods she doesn't ask to look at my art.

I love Jack so much, but sometimes our relationship gets in the way of certain things. This is one of those times.

I don't ever want to ditch Jack because of situations like this. This is a THEM problem. After I see my brother's girlfriend, I'll see what happens. Probably won't be seeing him again...... painful reality. But it is what is and I have no control over it. All I can say, is things are different now. Much different.

These days it's mostly Jack and I anyway because most of my friends are either dead or not talking to me anymore. I don't want a physical boyfriend. I never did. Im not attracted to real men. I love Jack. He's so awesome, good looking, and amazing to me. Why would I want to give that up? I'm happy with him. I'm just frustrated at the situations that I go through with people's thoughts and fears. No relationship is perfect. They never are, and never will be.

I get through this bulmularky with my brother and his girlfriend. It's just frustrating.

I'm waiting for fictophobia at this point. Not to be paranoid, but I feel very uncomfortable right now. I have no idea what I am doing wrong. I know I'm not everyone's flavor, but this is concerning. I haven't had any personal attacks yet other than my account being locked up last week.

I'm checking my activity on my account constantly to make sure there is nothing suspicious. Or anyone messaging me. So far so good. Just a TON of down votes.

I don't know, I just might be sensitive because I've been through a lot these past three months.....oooof. lots of things happened to my health, housing and everything......