"What would you do?"
Today, I lost myself in Fear & Hunger—a game that mirrors life’s chaos. Every run reshuffles the horrors: randomized loot, shifting maps, enemies that force you to think tactically (like cutting off a monster’s weapon arm before it kills you). Death comes often, but each failure teaches you—when to save torches, when to run, which risks might save you. It’s a brutal cycle of trial and error, where even victories feel like tragedies.
This morning, someone asked: “What would you do if a friend lied to protect themselves?” I remembered a betrayal a year ago—a person I’d known for eight years weaponized my mental health struggles and manipulated others. Cutting ties wasn’t just anger; it was self-preservation. The person he hurt forgave him, but I can’t. Especially since he keeps acting the same way. Some hurts don’t get better with sorry—they keep happening.
Fear & Hunger forces you to evolve or die. You scavenge, sacrifice, and sometimes surrender limbs to escape. Life demands similar adaptability. Holding onto resentment, refusing to grow—it’s like fighting a boss with broken armor. You’ll bleed out. But embracing change? That’s the ritual that lets you crawl forward, even missing pieces.
Remember Patients, If you feel stuck—whether in a tough game or a broken friendship—ask yourself: What do I need to let go of to move forward? Sometimes it’s something small, sometimes it’s a person. Growing can be hard, but staying stuck can hurt you more.