Ten things that comfort you in hard times

1. Fucking
2. Hitting things
3. Shooting things
4. Booze
5. Weed
6. Hard rock
7. Smokes
8. Long drives in fast cars
9. Not talking to idiots
10. Extensively mocking dickheads

clint chevalier
original character

Overwhelmed

Justin hated those weeks where everything felt like it was piling on top of him. The past month, he had been doing so well and he was proud to say his illness had been what his doctors called “stabilised and managed”. That made sense. That is how he had been feeling. Sure, he had to get injections every day that he still hated, but if it made him feel normal, it was a small price to pay. Having bipolar felt a lot like a boat ride. It was the only way he had been able to explain it to people. Sometimes, the boat was a smooth and cruisey journey. It was peaceful and the water was calm. Or it might be docked in a harbour, broken down, and completely idle. Other times, it was turbulent, windy, the water was rough and made the boat tip and sway in the wind. And then, at its worst, the boat might hit a choppy patch and get thrown around and maybe even turned completely.

( The week started okay, but it became obvious to people close to him that he had some underlying restlessness and agitation... )

Justin Campbell
Original Character

Ten things important to you in friendship

1. Drunk dials are permitted
2. Ability to lament tales of bad hook-ups
3. All levels of conversation necessary, from the highly intelligent to wondering how snails have sex
4. Reciprocal pride for happiness and success
5. Always there when you're having a shit time
6. Knowing they will always be there, no questions asked
7. Laughing at dirty jokes
8. Wanting to painfully murder anyone who hurts them
9. Their family is your family
10. Knowing how to perfect the art of making grilled cheese when you're hungover

enzo emmanuel ~ original character