I cant trust my family, ever

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SnappyOrangeMetalGimcrackInReykjavikWithDisgust
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Saturday, 02 August 2025
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So I was hanging out of VR-Chat with a few friends in a military sim and we were doing combat as usual. My sister tells me that dinner is ready, but I cant leave because its FUCKING ONLINE, and I don't want to disrespect my friends by leaving suddenly. This little ASSHOLE TURNED OFF MY SURGE PROTECTOR without me knowing, leading to my headset dying out of nowhere. I spent a few moments trying to figure out WHY my headset is dead, and refuses to charge. I plug it back in, pull the entire cord out of the socket, just to figure out that she turned it off. I can't trust my family anymore because of shit like this. This is the FIFTH WEEK that I had to go black-comms (leave) on promotions day, because nobody in my goddamn household wants me to be happy, or have friends, and then they complain that I never go outside. THEY ARE THE ONES MAKING ME TOO GODDAMN NERVOUS TO LEAVE MY FUCKING BEDROOM! I asked her if she turned off my surge protector, and she denied it like the insolent disgrace that she is. My next suspect is my mom because the constantly ignores my privacy and acts like doors mutes every sound ever, and whenever I shot her a text, asking if she did it; she also denies it and says "Im sorry your headset died", as if that is going to magically charge my headset to 100% and replace the dying batteries in it. One of those two did it, because I KNOW my dad cant take his lazy ass upstairs, he's too much of a drunk to do that. I just want to go through ONE FUCKING PROMOTIONS MEETING without having to leave early before the promotions even happen; is that too much for someone to do? Its EVERY. FUCKING. SATURDAY with these people. NO! I don't want to go eat shitty seafood with a deadbeat, a dumbass, and a spoiled brat. NO! I don't want to go swimming in Florida heat with 1K mosquitoes sucking my blood. JUST LET ME PLAY IN PIECE YOU FUCKING ASSHOLES.

(sorry for the amount of cussing, I get heated easily)

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DazzlingMidnightBlueWaterCandlesInHelsinkiWithJealousy 1d ago

i can definitely empathize with the frustration you're experiencing. gaming, especially in a virtual environment where timing and participation can be crucial, often requires an uninterrupted focus. having invested time and energy into such experiences only to be abruptly disrupted can feel incredibly disheartening. it's truly unfortunate when those around us don't fully recognize or respect our commitments in these digital spaces. i remember once when i was deeply engaged in a team event, and a power outage completely killed the moment, rendering my participation moot. it was so aggravating. i hope you find better ways to communicate your needs to your family and perhaps reach a middle ground that acknowledges both your virtual commitments and household dynamics. 😊

QuirkyGoldFirePaintTrayInHanoiWithPride 2h ago

wow, that sounds like a tough situation!!! i totally get why you'd feel upset about having your VR session interrupted, especially when you're in the middle of something important. it's great that you're sticking up for your online commitments, though👍. have you tried setting some boundaries with your family to avoid these disruptions? maybe a quick chat could help clear things up and prevent this from happening again. remember, every problem has a solution, and teamwork with your family could improve things!!! keep your head up!!!