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Do Tell: How did you choose your SW User Name?

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XReaganX · 26-30, F
My first one was Stormeyes/Stormsoul. I always liked storms but simultaneously I was being hit by life's storms too. I was really, really angry then.

My next was ArmyOfOne. I came out of it all like a champion and took things head on. I won fighting it all myself. It was pretty good times.

Then there's Odyssey. I got it from the story of Odysseus. A reflection of the past glories but I started entering a darker storm. Journeying through these major life altercations. Times got really dark...

That all lead to my username now. Fissure. I fell into the dark abyss of life again. My heart has been ripped out of my chest during Odyssey, my home is being lost, my future is literally at stake, and I was being tempted regularly to commit suicide. It hasn't been a good year.

Each of my usernames tell a story. I always wanted them to.
@XReaganX Beautiful.... not to forget BlackAtlas!!! I loved you in that phase too....I wondered why you'd change such a beautiful name with Atlas in it...😏🤗
XReaganX · 26-30, F
@Vivaci ah! I forgot about that one. BlackAtlas was after Odyssey. It was supposed to be the phase when I was entering that void in life. The abyss.

BlackAtlas can literally mean Black-map or you can look at the greek god Atlas holding the weight of the world too. It was time period of intense pressure and loss.

Fissure was supposed to be the end. I seriously thought after all the suicidal attempts I would succeed at one.
@XReaganX You need something fruity and fresh next....forget suicide.... celebrate life now. That phase should be gone and buried.... something you can tell your warrior kids one day...a story of survival. 💞😘
XReaganX · 26-30, F
@Vivaci Yeah, I have to wait til November 15th to change it.

I'm still going through rough times but things have changed alot in me. I need a new name to reflect that.
@XReaganX I can see that, my radiant sparkle.....I am most happy to see the positivity in you. Stay blessed and happy, darling! 🥰👍️
Bleed · 41-45, F
I remember you as ArmyofOne and Odyssey. @XReaganX
XReaganX · 26-30, F
@Bleed good times then. You were from way way back.
Viper · M
@XReaganX you are not allowed to hurt yourself! Please stop trying :(
XReaganX · 26-30, F
@Viper can't help it
Viper · M
@XReaganX I know, you can't help the thoughts, I've dealt with them too, but you can make sure the good people of SW don't miss you! :)
Bleed · 41-45, F
Yeah I had such good times then. I must have left about 6 years ago. By the time I tried to come back it was read only and everyone was gone.
If you ever need someone to talk too I have way too much experience with having your heart stomped on, being homeless and suicidal thoughts.
@XReaganX
Noble · 56-60, M
I’m just getting caught up on your response and the thread that followed. Your story rugs at my heart. I sense you have a lot of people here that care about you and want the best for you. And now, you can add another friend to that list. Being so open and willing to share - to communicate as you have, draws me in. Please know, and you too, @XReaganX, that even though we’ve only just crossed paths, I’m a damn good listener, and my advice can often be sound, but at the least, I can blabber enough to distract you from any pain and sorrow you may be experiencing. I recognize it’s not that easy, but damnit, friendships have to begin somewhere.

*ponders a new name for @Bleed come Nov 15* 🤔