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Even though it was toxic, is it my fault?

I'm going to do this again since it just happened this month. I'm only going to tell you what happened from my P.O.V. and why I need new friends. When I first started coming to CSULA, I only had a few friends and those same friends eventually stopped coming here but during my first year I met my close friend who was like my older sibling to me. At the time, I was going through depression and my friend had some fair share experiences, so she helped me. Dare I say, she saved my life. I'll never forget those days, I'll always cherish those first 2 years for the rest of my life..... until one day during the summer of 2024, from what I'm suspecting, she must've gone through the worst pain of her life bc something from her changed. She went from being kind and accepting to now avoiding and isolating and toxic. The last time we spoke before all of the drama happened was over 2 years ago, June 2024, and ever since, she's changed. In the first 2 years, she was always happy to see me, but by the 3rd year, she kept restricting me on socials even though I was doing my best to follow her boundaries but anytime I would make a mistake even as small, she would mistreat me. As I mentioned, I have autism so it's pretty hard to learn how to follow boundaries, but recently, from some other toxic cycles from my past that I had to break was also the main reason. I tried to explain it to her, but she brushed me off, gaslighted me, and never listened to me. She even got mad at me for surprising her at her graduation when literally all the other students did the same to their friends and there was no trouble. We just cut ties early this month bc she blocked me after I tried setting boundaries with her, but she laughed at me and blocked me. She said the most offending things like "anybody would've already cut you off" and publicly threatened to do so bc she doesn't like my presence. I have some proof in case if something happens (God forbid). Heck I even ask her help or to vent once in a while and she refused by saying "That's not my problem." She even threatened the cops to me after setting my boundaries.... I just don't understand why she gets to call me out, but when I do so, I am problematic. So yea I would appreciate if you guys pray for me and give me emotional support bc all of this made me suicidal bc idk if this is my fault for not doing more for her even though I did the best that I could. She a catholic which makes it worse bc as someone with faith I thought I failed God for losing her..... so yea she a millennial btw lol

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u/angelo_german — 7 days ago
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I lost everyone and everything

Hey guys, sorry for this low-note Reddit post. I'm about to start another year at Cal State LA, and I'm going to have to start it alone because I lost most (if not all) of my friends. My friends either graduated last semester, or I had to cut off toxic people (if you saw my first post). Right now, I just had to say goodbye to 2 of my friends recently. One had already moved to Pomona, while the other blocked me and accused me of things I didn't do and was very unsupportive. The person who blocked me was my best friend from school who graduated last year from CSULA. I think out of everyone, she was the one who I feel the most lost and is affecting me. She was the only one at school who accepted me for who I am. She only blocked me because I was setting boundaries, and instead of listening to me like how she wants me to do the same, she laughed at me and then blocked me. She used to care about me; she helped me with my depression and suicidal thoughts, but something must've changed in her. Now she wants nothing to do with me, and what I've noticed is that she keeps isolating herself and restricting me for no reason. She's even a Catholic, which makes it worse for me as someone who has faith in Jesus because she was making me doubt my God's salvation to Heaven by saying, "Anybody in my shoes would've already cut you off." She even kept threatening over and over again, even publicly sometimes. I think she might be so mentally ill; she even threatened me to report me to the cops for harassment, something that I would never do. I'm pretty sure she's changing her number as we speak. This has been going on for 2 years, and some of the other toxic friends were also very unsupportive. One of them even said that I'm using my autism as an "excuse". My last 2 remaining best friends don't go to the same school as me, unfortunately. One of them goes to a school in Alameda, and the other is transferring to a university out of LA. I'm not trying to be desperate, but maybe I could use some mental and emotional support from you guys because even though I have faith in God, I don't know how much longer I can be in this pain. As someone who was suicidal, I wonder what would've happened if I knew all of this was going to happen to me. Thanks for listening to me

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u/angelo_german — 17 days ago

Hot Take: The Beatles is better than Justin Bieber

Ok let's do this again but as calm as possible bc I get over excited sometimes and without sounding like a jerk bc if ya'll like one or the other that's cool but as a YouTuber once said "it's my list, I can't miss" (Even though am not ranking anything). I personally think that pop music is not that good imo. The only thing good from that genre is Michael Jackson. With that being said, I REALLY don't like Justin Bieber's music. The songs don't do well and some are worse than others. Like don't @ me but I just don't think his songs do well to me. And recently it has gotten to the point where am now tired and annoyed by his songs thanks to this year's Coachella. Sometimes am just like "give me a break" lol and the algorithm from socials aren't even helping lol. Am a huge fan of older music from rock and alternate rock like Linkin Park, Queen, and The Beatles. The Beatles are honestly my music inspiration bc they're the reason why I played guitar and been a fan of them since high school. The unfortunate part is that I did used to and still get bullied and still do but am grateful that I have friends who have some similar takes as me. Heck I want to start a band bc of them. Paul McCartney's my favorite btw. What do ya'll think. I was going to post this on my r/unpopularopinion but for soem reason they won't let me lol. Am just waiting for at least someone to call me crazy haha

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u/angelo_german — 2 months ago
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Should I be concerned?

So I'm sure everyone knows about the orange man's big beautiful bill and I've got an email from the financial aid saying something like the bill's affecting the fafsa or something IDK what it means nor if it would affect my fafsa. Should I be concerned?

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u/angelo_german — 2 months ago

As a beatles fan, am sad bc idk if I'll ever see any of the remainder beatles live

Not to scare any of you guys or be extreme af but we're all aware of the beatles impact and we're all aware on what's going on with them now. Only 2 of them are still around, while the other 2.... well..... y'know. So it got me thinking, dang, there's a good chance that I might not be able to see any of the remainder beatles live in concert ever. I know this sounds extreme but look how old Paul and Ringo are and Paul's my favorite (not to be biased bc most of my favorite beatles songs are sang/written by him) which is why am sad..... but maybe there might be hope bc mind you, my very first concert is Queen live at the LA BMO stadium which is near where I live. Not with Freddie Mercury but it's still Queen tho. And if you can't tell, yes am Gen Z. Dang I wish I was able to see Michael Jackson, Linkin Park with Chester Bennington, Queen with Mercury, and The Beatles live..... a boy like me can dream, right? Apologies for scarring you guys or being extreme, just expressing my concerns. Peace and Love.

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u/angelo_german — 2 months ago

Idk about you but am saying one nice thing about Planes even tho it's a Cars community

My one thing I actually love about Planes is the opening scene where Dusty was flying alongside the military jets (or whatever they are). While they were racing, "Nothing can stop me now" by Mark Holman was playing and that song is a vibe........................................................

I still think Cars is better tho lol

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u/angelo_german — 2 months ago

My fellow Beatles fans, is this a safe space? Lol

I have a peter griffin drowning confession...............

I f*ckin hate (unironically) Justin Bieber's music. Like his music is trash af. As a beatles fan, their music will forever be infinity times better than bros music..... don't come at me. And ofc am only talking about music, not as people bc nobody's perfect and The Beatles and Justin are no exception lol

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u/angelo_german — 2 months ago

Pixar Hot Takes that would get me killed

Toy Story 2 is the best movie out of the whole franchise.....

And while we're at it Cars 1 alone > the whole entire Toy Story franchise.......

Am I the only one who thinks that or is it someone wrong with me lol. Been a Lightning McQueen since I was 5. Don't hate me especially some of you disney adults Millennials/90s Gen Z glazers 😭☠️

u/angelo_german — 2 months ago
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Starting a Rock Band

Hey guys. It's me again. I'm here to announce that I'm starting a rock and roll group. I need at least 3 other members (besides me). I want my group to be 2 guitarist, a bassist, and a drummer. My requirements would be to have at least 6 months to a year of experience, at least one dude who can do short solos, and to have the similar schedule as me. I want my group to be Linkin Park, Queen, and (mostly and especially) The Beatles inspired band. We're mostly taking inspiration from The Beatles but we're making things our very own so ideally, if we all have the similar music interest, that'd be GREAT (not to sound narcissistic). If anyone interested or knows someone interest or passionate like me let me know. And if anyone can find a drummer let me know bc they're so hard to find. In fact maybe give me tips on how to advertise it at school. Thank you and G'night or G'day anyone reading this at any time.

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u/angelo_german — 3 months ago
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Hey guys. It's your friendly neighborhood autistic kid back again. I think I should do more post at least every week. Good way to vent. Anyways, so Imma need to address an elephant in the room. IDK if any of ya'lls were approached by a "Bible" study group before. Lemme clear this out and say, I don't have a religion but I believe and trust in God. The reason why I don't have a religion because I just simply don't need it. Nothing against if some of you guys do so, but nowadays people be twist God to the point where some people think that just because they baptized, it means that they can do whatever tf they want when in reality that's not how it works. You see, my BFF from middle school who I won't go into too much detail, has been in a cult disguise as a Bible group for almost 2 years and it was a traumatizing experience to the point where I'm taking his warning while I grow more and more of my faith. Now granted not all Bible groups are bad. I'm actually part of one that's legit, as I keep tell the cult mfs that were tryna recruit me. Point I'm trying to make is that God forgive me but the Bible groups from outside in the middle of school are pains in the butt. They're annoying AF. Two women one time were indirectly judging me because I don't have a religion the other day. Plus two dudes today also judged me for the same reason. Like am sorry but I don't want to follow some stupid ahh traditions (no offense if some of you do) and call it "faith" when in reality,​ that's not how it works. And plus some studies are either during my class time or later after my usual leave because I live 30 mins away give or take. And plus I always separate Jesus and "religion" especially in the times we're living right now. Nowhere in the Bible says that in the end of your life, Jesus will ask what religion or denomination are you in. Instead he WILL ask you, "Did you have faith in me?" "Did you obey and accepted me as you savior?" For Christ sake some dumbf*ck told me am going to hell because I don't have a religion. I to him I say, I'm not seeking religion... I'm seeking Christ, and my relationship with him. Nothing more, nothing less. I apologize if I'm getting worked up or if I offended anyone especially those with religion. I even heard horror stories where those "bible" guys be following some students to their classrooms. Anyways I'mma end it here because I'm sleeping, but remember this my brothers and sisters, if you truly obey and accept Christ, you are children of God not by religion, but by faith. Thank you for your time and seeing ya'lls later.

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u/angelo_german — 4 months ago
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Hey guys, your friendly neighborhood autistic boy here. So I was supposed to graduate at the end of this semester but bc I took 4 classes instead of 5, am delayed by a whole year. Now I'm entering to my TRUE senior year, I have a huge dilemma I will have to face. A SENIOR DILEMMA (yea I said the title) if you will. Soo I may have to take 5-6 classes this semester or both (will have to check up am finished with most of them so I shouldn't have too much left) and it sounds a lot of stressful bc I can't even handle 5 let alone 6. If it's 4 classes, am your man but 6-7 (I did that joke to myself) is too much. After my meeting with my counselor, I only have 2 options. Either A. Suck it tf up outta taking 5-6 classes both semesters risking to burn out and withdraw one or two. Or B. Don't strain myself and take the usual 4 classes and do commencement by walking the stage and grabbing my diploma later after coming back one more semester. Either way am still graduating next year 2027. I don't work yet which is the only upside of taking 6 but I don't know if it's worth my mental and emotional health. Besides am already enjoying my free time as much as I can anyway. Soo what do you guys think? Should I choose A or B? 4 classes or 6-7 (joke again to myself) ?Should I buck tf up or enjoying my remainder college days and my free time and just being an autistic kid from East LA as much as I can before I get actual adult responsibilites? What ya guys think?

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u/angelo_german — 4 months ago
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This is going to sound a little bit controversial but I don't really care

Hey guys. It's your friendly neigborhood autistic dude. Just wanted to say thank you for your support the last couple of weeks with the "friend" group. I always appreciate people who have my back. There's something that I want to get off my chest. It may be stupid but I honestly don't care. I'm 21 years old, I don't really have much friends when I was younger let alone people who actually accept me. My most of my teen years were taken by the Covid-19 pandemic and depression, and because of it, I want to confess with something. The truth is as a college student, I haven't really acted much of an adult and that's because I'm not really ready for it yet. I still live with my parents, I don't have a job, I never dated before (let alone a first kiss), I'm not married (people MY age are starting to get married lol), all I do is go to school, do homework, watch movies, play games, and collect toys. This is something that I wanted to take my time and unfortunately, not a lot of people accept it. By any means, I'm not trying to sound TOO desperate even though it might look like it but if you look at a different perspective, it GENUINELY sucks that not many people are OK with it. I get that at some point I will have to mature, but I want to take my time while enjoy my years before I actually mature. And even THEN, what's wrong with being both a kid and an adult? lol. Thanks for hearing and listening to me :)

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u/angelo_german — 1 day ago