"This here tulpa will suck you down faster than quicksand. It feeds off yer own thoughts. When you catch yourself in that downward cycle, that leads to guilt, loathing and more shame, and before you know it, this nasty bit of work is feasting at an all-it-can-eat buffet. Hit the brakes, kiddo. Clear yer head and don't tolerate disrespect, even from yerself."
Call Bobby
Amputation
"I been stuck in a chair with two legs - useless as a DVD rewinder. It ain't no picnic feeling like a part of you just ain't there no more. I'll let you in on a little secret: ain't nobody's life a bed of roses all the time. Get your head in the right place and know that you've got an slew of battle hardened-buddies ready and willing to help you through. "
Bisexuality
"First off, you are you, kid. Yer loved and cherished, and I don't give two hoots who you make your life with so long as it's a good life. As for telling others or not, that's up ta you, too. You've got all the power here. Help yerself to some kickass body armor and don't feel fer a second that yer less than ready."
Thyroid Disease(s)
"Feeling fatigued or tearing along at full throttle? Sounds like somethin’s outta whack. This monster can send yer energy levels and bathroom scale spinning. I hit the books and did some digging into the lore. Go into this hunt prepared. If ya need to rest before ya do, take a breather and call for back up."
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
" Autism didn’t stop Einstein. Listen here, you’ve got greatness inside you, too. Learnin’ differently means you’re determined, and that’s the first step to beating the tar outta this slippery devil. Here are some tools to stock yer trunk. Keep yer backup close and remember I’m always right here."
Dyslexia
"Readin' and book learnin' just don't come easy to some. Don't beat yourself up about it, kid. This hunt is won by makin' the effort, not just by the results at the end of one day. I ain't puttin' on no mini skirt or wavin' fool Pom Poms, but I'm rootin' for ya just the same."
Constant Relocation
"Home don’t gotta be four walls and a roof. Hell, just look at my boys; they made that old Impala their home. But it ain't home 'cause they sleep cold nights on those bench seats. It's a touchstone, a talisman, a symbol reassuring that all the shit's gonna get handled and they'll wake up swingin’. Find your Impala, kid."
Scleroderma
"You're in for a long tussle with this nasty fella. Talk about being stuck between a rock and a hard place. This beast tries it's best to turn ya to stone right where ya stand. Take care of yourself, kid, and take a sledgehammer to this monster. I keep a whole pile of 'em in the shed; help yerself and happy swinging."
OCD
"This humdinger of a monster can get your knickers in a twist and keep them that way. Lord knows those thoughts ya just can't shake can really stir the pot. There ain't nothing wrong with sorting books for eight hours if ya work in a library, but there might be if ya don't! Put down the book and pick up a double barrel. Between you and me, the only thing that will be triggered is gonna be this sawed off shotgun. Aim true and let's get hunting!"
Unfulfillment
" Are ya feelin' about as useful as a ashtray on a motorcycle? Don't rest on yer laurels. Everyone kin get in a funk sometimes but if you don't like what yer doing, make some changes. Take a hard look and decide if it's time to piss or git off the pot. Here are some ideas to get you started down the right path, now git a'going already!"