Basically, I’m asking what influenced you most in your life so far, whether that be religion, family, friends, major event. No judgement, no arguments, just a respectful get to know and understand each other a little better, and why you are the way you are.

The belief that shit happens sometimes and you can either learn and grow from it or let it consume you until you're a shell of your former self. Enjoy the little things and don't let the big bad things beat you.

I don't have any particular philosophy. I just want to keep going and I keep going. I just want to achieve my goal of becoming a filmmaker. Apart from that, I am really chill .

That’s cool, so there’s nobody that really influenced that? No parent/friend that pushed it?

Personally, I think what made me me today was me telling myself in 8th grade that the school field trip to Washington, DC, didn't matter. After that, nothing did matter, it felt like. I couldn't feel anything, I still can't. I still 'enjoy' things, like Doom, Final Fantasy, etc but not with the same warm feeling I remember being happiness. Also, I daresay my ex did nothing good for me either. I feel like I was mostly shaped around helping others, as the oldest of four, supporting said others, and not appearing fractured on the outside. I wouldn't be me today if I told myself, those years ago, that I should be excited about going somewhere. Nor would I be if I didn't find FS, or Fire Emblem, or other things I enjoy. Nonetheless, I think that it was my experiences and myself that shaped me, maybe not the same for everyone.

@mickeymouse Yup. Something pushed it. The people around me. Everyone is so angry and negative and stressed. Now I also get stressed but, only when it is regarding my academics or my career. Other than that, I don't care about anything so, I stay chill. That helps in thinking logically and practically too.

Well, I feel like being the third and youngest child has really affected me. For half my life, there was nobody in my family within 5 years of me. Nobody wanted to listen to me and I was “too young” for a lot of things. Additionally, I moved cities 9 years ago. I struggled to make friends and so with all that combined I always want to know what’s going on and I hate being left out, im reclusive and socially awkward, and I like video games.

All the shit that has happened to me
And my father

I think for me it's the guy I talked to when I was 13? I think. We met on an online game randomly and then became friends. It's actually one of our talks that affected me I guess, I really started to care for myself more than others. I would say I'm selfish, but I also find nothing wrong with that (not like I'm a huge asshole but yeah).

There is absolutely nothing wrong with putting yourself first
You're not responsible for anyone's happiness
You're only responsible for yours own
So do what you do and be happy
Fuck others