How Katawa Shoujo Has Changed My Life

>Hey Funnyjunk

>Today was a great day for me; I'm so ridiculously happy that i felt a need to share some stuff.

> I'm not sure if any of you guys out there remember a post a few weeks ago (Mine)
>1/9/13
>Anyway, that was just after a few days of playing Katawa Shoujo and doing Emi's good path
>I was extremely fucked up emotionally after playing Emi's Route
>I hadn't slept for days, and I was really, really fucked up emotionally. I had literal heart pain from playing this game.

>Anyway, I was circling the drain at that point.
>The Katawa Shoujo community gave me some advice in my post that I dwelt on for a few hours.
>I found that my problems were because of all my faults and inadequacies of mine.
>For full explanation, look at the post on my channel (Katawa Shoujo Issues)

>Anyway, I decided that I would fix the faults of mine based on which character taught me what.
>That day, my life changed dramatically.
>My friends and family noticed that the next day, I was like a new person.

>That night, I took one of my pocket sketch books and wrote in it.

>Dear Anon, From Past Anon
>Read this every morning for advice and wisdom from your past. Learn From It.

>In this booklet is three full pages of advice that I learned from Katawa Shoujo
> Here's a few excerpts
> From Emi- Workout More, Don't stop.
>From Hanako- Play more Chess and Piano, hobbies can be therapeutic
>From Hanako- Be more appreciative of the good things in life.
>From Hanako- Don't take advantage of other people.
>From Lilly-- Be thankful for your loved ones; never let them go.
>From Shizune- Never Give Up, Stay Determined
>From Emi- Never say, " I can't do it" while you are doing it.
>From Katawa Shoujo itself- Look inwards for problems, not outwards. Look inwards for solutions, not outwards

>I carry this book with me at all times and read it every chance I can.
> I try to live by this book, and it has helped me so much.
>In the measly 19 days I've been using this booklet,
>I've become much more emotionally stable
>I've gained more friends
>I've lost 10 pounds
>I've become happier
>I've reconciled with my Brother
>I've spent more time with my Family
> I got into a fist fight to protect one of my friends

>Though these might be measly gains, I have never been happier.
>I've been brought from the brink of my darkest hour to the highest point in my life
>Thanks to the FJ Community, and to Katawa Shoujo.
> I love life again.

> I love all of you guys, You guys gave me life again