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I just got a ps5 I have a few games I'd like to try but i don't know many games i could play, I have a ps4 and i've played all The Last of Us games and all the Dying Light games, I also played Mortal Combat and Ghost of Tsushima, i would like to play Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora on the ps5 but I don't know any other games i could try out, I'm obsessed with anything horror especially Silent Hill, I do prefer open world games and games with lore and a story line, thank you for reading this and any recs are welcome even if it isn't horror, I'd be more then happy to try anything and just see what sticks, I'll try anything that is open world, racing, has a good story line, is mystery/sci-fi/horror. just rec what games you think are really good and I'll try them.

hey, I'm a 16-year-old trans man from Australia, turning 17 in less than three weeks, and my mum has told me that she supports me being trans. But lately I've been struggling because some of the things she says and does really don't feel supportive to me, and I don't know if I'm being unreasonable for feeling this way.

I've been pretty certain that I'm trans for a while now. I've started using the name Asher and he/him pronouns, and being called Asher actually feels right to me. I know my mum is aware of how important this is to me, which is part of why some of these things hurt so much.

One thing that really bothers me is how she talks about other trans people. She told me about a trans man who had top surgery, later got pregnant and gave birth, and couldn't breastfeed because he'd had his chest removed. She brought this up because she "doesn't want me to regret my decisions" and doesn't want me to "do something I'll hate myself for later."

First of all, she was referring to him with she/her pronouns even though he's a man, which already bothered me. But there's also the fact that I've told her very clearly that I do not want children. I don't want to get pregnant, I don't want to give birth, and if I ever decide that I want children, I'd want to adopt. Pregnancy and giving birth are things I absolutely don't want anything to do with.

So when she tells me stories like this as a warning about what could happen if I transition, it feels less like she's supporting me and more like she's trying to convince me that I'll regret transitioning someday.

Another thing happened recently with my name.

I've asked her to change my name with my school, and she did. I appreciated that because it was something genuinely supportive. I've also changed my name on all of my apps to Asher, which is the name I use now.

I recently ordered a package using my new name, and when it was delivered, my mum brought it to me and said, "Here's your package, 'Asher'."

The way she said "Asher" made it sound like she was mocking the name or trying not to laugh. Maybe she didn't mean it that way, but it really hurt. Especially because she's the person who is supposed to support me.

She also still calls me Tayla, even though I've told her I want to be called Asher. So while I appreciate that she changed my name with my school, it doesn't really feel like she's accepted my name when she still calls me by my deadname.

Another thing is that I wanted to get a chest binder. My mum said that binders were too expensive, so I ended up buying one myself. I don't really mind having to buy it myself, but it added to the feeling that I'm having to take care of these parts of my transition on my own.

I've also talked to her about testosterone and surgery. My mum has told me that I can't take testosterone or have top or bottom surgery until I'm 21. I wouldn't be getting any surgeries for a while anyway because they cost a lot of money and I barely have any money in the first place, but I do plan on pursuing testosterone when I turn 18.

She's also told me some things about testosterone that I know are false. She told me to my face that I'm supposedly "required to act like a boy for 12 months before going on testosterone", meaning I'd apparently have to dress like a boy, use the boys' bathroom, and basically prove that I'm a boy for 12 months before I could start testosterone.

The thing is, I already dress like a boy. And I don't even use public bathrooms anyway because they gross me out. If I'm absolutely busting, I'll use a unisex bathroom because I have privacy and a lot more room to do my business or adjust my chest binder or whatever.

So hearing her tell me that I supposedly have to do all of this before I can go on testosterone is incredibly frustrating, especially when I'm already living in a way that feels right to me.

I know I'm still 16 and that there are medical and legal processes involved with accessing gender-affirming care as a minor, but I'm not planning on trying to secretly get testosterone right now. I'm saying that when I'm 18, I intend to pursue it myself.

What has probably damaged my trust in my mum the most, though, is something that happened when I first came out to her.

I only came out to her a few weeks ago/about a month ago, and I told her that I know I'm trans. I've known for years. But she went and told my Omi (grandma) that I "think" I'm trans, and only told me afterwards that she'd done it.

That really pissed me off, to be quite frank. I don't think I'm trans. I know I'm trans. I've spent years figuring this out before I ever told my mum, so having her tell someone else that I merely "think" I'm trans felt like she wasn't taking me seriously. And I didn't even get the choice of when or how to come out to my Omi myself.

She also told a bunch of her workmates that I'm trans. I don't know these people, and I didn't give her permission to tell them. I understand that she might need people to talk to about what she's going through as my parent, but these are people I don't know and who I never chose to come out to. That really bothered me and has made me trust her less.

I think that's what I'm struggling with most. It's not one single thing that makes me feel like she's unsupportive. It's all of these little things building up.

She has done some things that are supportive. She changed my name with my school when I asked her to, and I do genuinely appreciate that. But at the same time, she still calls me Tayla, questions whether I'm really trans, tells me stories about people regretting their transition, says I can't access testosterone or surgeries until I'm 21, tells me things about transitioning that I know are false, and has shared something very personal about me with people I don't even know.

I don't expect her to understand everything immediately. I know this is probably a lot for a parent to process, and I don't expect her to be perfect. But I'm starting to feel like her words and her actions don't match.

She says she supports me, but I'm slowly losing trust in her because of the way she handles things. And that's honestly one of the things that hurts the most, because I want to be able to trust my mum with this.

So I'm asking other trans guys: has anyone else had a parent who says they're supportive but behaves in ways that make you question whether they actually are?

Am I being too sensitive about these things, or is it reasonable that they're making me question how supportive she really is?

Hi! I've only recently started getting into K-pop, and I'd love some recommendations!

So far, I've listened to:

• Bite Me by ENHYPEN
• Nasa by ATEEZ
• Wrap Me In Plastic by CHROMANCE & MOMOLAND
• Hello Bitches by CL
• Colors by Stella Jang
• Blood Sweat & Tears by BTS
• Cupid by FIFTY FIFTY
• Anti-Romantic by TOMORROW X TOGETHER
• Maria by Hwasa

I've enjoyed all of these so far, but I'm still very new to K-pop and don't really know many groups or soloists yet.

I'm open to absolutely anything! Boy groups, girl groups, solo artists, older songs, newer releases, title tracks, B-sides, underrated songs, popular songs, whatever you think is worth listening to. If you have favorite songs from your favorite artists, I'd love to hear them.

Feel free to recommend as many songs as you want. If you think there's an album that's worth listening to from start to finish, I'd love those recommendations too.

If there are any "must-listen" K-pop songs that every fan should know, please include those as well!

Thanks in advance! I'm looking forward to discovering some new music.

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some new podcasts to listen to and was hoping for some recommendations. I absolutely loved The Magnus Archives, Ghost Wax, Alice Isn't Dead, and The Strange Case of Starship Iris, and I'm looking for something with a similar vibe.

What I loved most about those podcasts was the atmosphere, the mystery, the character development, and the feeling that there was always a bigger story slowly unfolding in the background. I really enjoy stories that keep you guessing while gradually revealing more over time.

I especially enjoy:

1. Supernatural, horror, or paranormal stories
2. Mystery and suspense
3. BL/gay romance or LGBTQ+ characters and relationships
4. Character-driven stories with a good plot
5. Slow-burn overarching mysteries
6. Creepy atmospheres, monsters, ghosts, cryptids, or other unexplained/supernatural phenomena

I'd definitely prefer BL/gay stories because I love my gay love stories, but any LGBTQ+ podcasts are welcome. My ideal podcast would have a mix of LGBTQ+ characters, supernatural elements, and a really good plot. Bonus points if it has an enemies-to-lovers, coworkers-to-lovers, or another slow-burn relationship.

The romance doesn't have to be the main focus of the story.

I'd also strongly prefer podcasts where the main romance is LGBTQ+ rather than a straight couple. Part of the reason is that I've had some bad experiences with stories where the female love interest ends up being abused, assaulted, or otherwise subjected to upsetting treatment, and I'd rather avoid that kind of content. Because of that, I'd really appreciate recommendations that focus on LGBTQ+ relationships instead. (Abuse, murder, etc. is completely fine, just nothing overly graphic.)

It doesn't have to be exactly like the podcasts I mentioned. I'm mainly looking for compelling characters, an interesting mystery, supernatural or horror elements, and a story that keeps making you want to know what happens next.

I prefer fictional audio dramas with voice acting rather than discussion or true crime podcasts. I don't mind whether it's a continuous story or starts off as an anthology, as long as there's a strong plot and memorable characters.

Please don't recommend any SCP Foundation podcasts. I love SCP stories and lore, but I'm not really interested in podcasts specifically about SCPs.

Also, if you're recommending a podcast, could you please tell me where I can listen to it (Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, a website, etc.)? It'd make it much easier for me to check them out.

I'd love to hear any recommendations you have! I'm happy to check out both completed and ongoing podcasts. I also don't really mind how long a podcast is, whether it has 1–5 seasons or 7–10. I'd generally prefer something with more than one season, but if it's an ongoing podcast like Ghost Wax that also only has 1 season so far, then that's completely fine.

Any recommendations are appreciated! Thank you in advance.

Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some new podcasts to listen to and was hoping for some recommendations. I absolutely loved The Magnus Archives and I'm looking for something with a similar vibe.
I especially enjoy:

1. Supernatural, horror, or paranormal stories
   2.Mystery and suspense
   3.BL/gay romance or LGBTQ+ characters and relationships
   4.Character-driven stories with a good plot

I'd definitely prefer BL/gay stories because I love my gay love stories, but any LGBTQ+ podcasts are welcome. My ideal podcast would have a mix of LGBTQ+ characters, supernatural elements, and a really good plot. Bonus points if it has an enemies-to-lovers, coworkers-to-lovers, or a similar slow-burn relationship.
I'd also strongly prefer podcasts where the main romance is LGBTQ+ rather than a straight couple. Part of the reason is that I've had some bad experiences with stories where the female love interest ends up being abused, assaulted, or otherwise subjected to upsetting treatment, and I'd rather avoid that kind of content, because of that, I'd really appreciate recommendations that focus on LGBTQ+ relationships instead. So if possible, please prioritize recommending podcasts with gay, queer, or otherwise LGBTQ+ main love interests. (Can have abuse, murder, etc. in it just not too graphic)
It doesn't have to be exactly like The Magnus Archives, but I'd love something with strong storytelling and interesting characters.
Please don't recommend any SCP Foundation podcasts. I love SCP stories and lore, but I'm not really interested in podcasts specifically about SCPs.
Also, if you're recommending a podcast, could you please tell me where I can listen to it (Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, a website, etc.)? It'd make it much easier for me to check them out.
Any recommendations are appreciated! Thank you in advance.