Noelia Herrera

@orangeduck139317

Valladolid, Spain Joined Jan 2026

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Noelia Herrera

@orangeduck139317 · Jan 12, 2026

I feel like my friends left me alone

I am a part of a friend group, but was particularly close to 3 members. We were all single, and it didn't seem like anyone was going to date any time soon. Which was great, as an aroace person I felt like I didn't have to worry about losing my friends to partners. Which was honestly something I was afraid of.
Then one day, two of the three suddenly started dating. To be fair, there were rumors, but they dissipated over the years since they were both adamant that they didnt like each other. So, when it did happen, it came out of nowhere. When they brought the news I already had my worries about losing not one, but TWO of my best friends. We talked about this stuff and everything seemed like it was going to be fine.
Right after the Christmas holidays happened and everyone moved back to their respective countries. Mind you, the third friend might move away forever, so I'd lose her too. And it was 3 weeks of mostly texting and calls. When it was over, the two friends were immediately spending time together. Understandable.
However, it's been barely 2 weeks and I feel already so excluded. We all used to do everything together. Not anymore. Now, they do everything together. They stopped

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Noelia Herrera

@orangeduck139317 · Jan 12, 2026

Clóvis Farias

@blueduck664816 · Jan 11, 2026 4:56 pm

Have you ever had a dream that affected you in real life?

I fell in love in a dream a week ago. I sobbed for a day. It was a girl. She had red hair and was absolutely amazing.
It really did fuck me up, but it helped me be more aware when I’m dreaming 😭

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Noelia Herrera

@orangeduck139317 · Jan 11, 2026

Siiri Palo

@angryelephant385921 · Jan 11, 2026 12:30 pm

Terrified of following my passion.

Title says it all.
I hate my current job. It pays well and there’s career growth that is attractive but I hate it. I’m stuck in an office 24/7.
My previous career, I was working on live entertainment productions. It was hard work, but the rush was amazing. Being behind the scenes and having the crowd cheer at the end of the night, I felt so fulfilled.
I ended up switching due to finances and politics.
I’m considering switching back but I’m terrified.
I’m terrified that it’ll be a mistake.
For context, I’m alone, single, no family. I have no property, and basically live out of a suitcase due to the current potion. (Previous position was basically the same) I’m also 33.
For context, the previous position does not really have any financial growth, but the current one can grow +$3000.
My worry is that in the long run, I will not be able to support myself if I move back to following my passion. Especially if I eventually retire. But at the same time, I don’t feel fulfilled where I am currently.
I’m not lucky enough to have family to fall back to if my plan fails.
It’s terrifying. I’m terrified and not sure what to do. It’s giving me stress and anxiety. (On the upside, that’s forced me i

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