Could be an object, a structure, something on the street, something badly balanced, something hanging by what looks like nothing, anything that seems like it should fall, slip or collapse but somehow doesn’t.
I’m curious about the things people notice in everyday life that look physically impossible or weirdly stable.
Could be an object, a structure, something on the street, something badly balanced, something hanging by what looks like nothing, anything that seems like it should fall, slip or collapse but somehow doesn’t.
I’m curious about the things people notice in everyday life that look physically impossible or weirdly stable.
Curious how people perceive the quattro name today.
When you hear “Audi quattro”, what do you immediately associate it with: rally, snow/winter driving, performance, AWD, old Audi ads, something else?
And do you think the name still means something to younger drivers, or is it mainly familiar to enthusiasts / older generations?
I’m curious about how the name is perceived across Europe.
If someone says “Audi quattro”, do most people where you live know what they’re talking about?
What do you associate it with personally?
And does it still feel like a relevant/recognisable Audi name today, or more like something connected to an older generation of cars and advertising?
One of my closest friends has changed a lot over the past year and our group doesn’t know how to help anymore.
He used to never use drugs when we went out. But he slowly started partying every weekend, then using more drugs, and now we’ve learned he’s using GHB regularly.
What worries us the most is that he’s told us about multiple occasions where he collapsed, was unconscious for hours, and woke up completely alone because the people he was with had left him behind. We don’t know these friends very well, but they’re the group that introduced him to sex parties, which he now attends frequently.
Recently, one of our friends spoke to him about it. He admitted that he has a problem, but that it’s a problem that makes him feel good.
We barely recognize him anymore. He disappears for weeks, rarely replies to messages, doesn’t call anyone back…
I’m living abroad, so I can’t be physically present, but I keep wondering whether I should send him a message just to let him know I’m here if he ever wants to talk. I don’t want him to feel judged, confronted, or like we’re trying to control his life. I genuinely just miss my friend and I’m scared that one day we’ll get a call saying something terrible has happened.
For anyone who’s been through addiction themselves or had a loved one in a similar situation:
Is there anything friends can actually do?
Should we keep reaching out even if he barely responds?
Is there a way to express concern without pushing him away?
At what point do you stop waiting for someone to ask for help?
I’d really appreciate any advice or experiences 🤍
It’s for a copywriting exercise. Thankss in advance!
I was recently diagnosed. Sending a lot of love to everyone dealing with this.