Oh Captain, my Captain I broke contact with my family and moved across country from them ten years ago. It was a decision made by several years of mixed bag abuse. My dad is a creepy stalker who still haven't given up and the police have been involved more than once. I have no hope … Continue reading #491: A dream job is taking me back to the city I left 10 years ago to escape my abusive family. How can I keep myself safe?
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#381: How do I tell my sad friend I’m getting engaged?
Dear Captain Awkward, So, this friend is someone I've known for nearly a decade. We went to college together, we were roommates during and after college together, we've collaborated on work together, we hang out weekly, we have certain holidays we spend with each other . . . that sort of thing. We've had our … Continue reading #381: How do I tell my sad friend I’m getting engaged?
#377: Ask her out, already. You can do it.
Dear Captain Awkward, I feel this is essentially a non-question, and you will just tell me to "use my words". But I think I need to hear it, so bear with me please. I am 19 years old, and attending university. All my life I have been a nerd of the science/tech variety, but I … Continue reading #377: Ask her out, already. You can do it.