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Hi, thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it! Here are some excerpts from this previous post that could be what you're describing:

Localized Memory Loss - the missing memory covers a defined period of time (e.g., childhood, up to 13-14 years old).

This type of memory loss may occur in Dissociative Amnesia:

Part of the dissociative disorders.

It manifests as an inability to remember information that is personally important but possibly traumatic or stressful.

Previously called psychogenic amnesia.

This disorder can arise in a person of any age.

The memory impairment in this disorder is reversible.

And some additional information on Dissociative Amnesia:

Involves not being able to recall information about oneself (not normal forgetting).

Usually caused by trauma or stress.

Diagnosis is based on history after ruling out other causes of amnesia.

Treatment is psychotherapy, sometimes combined with hypnosis or medication-facilitated interviews.

May be:

localized – unable to remember an event or period of time (most common type)

selective – unable to remember a specific aspect of an event or some events within a period of time

generalized – complete loss of identity and life history (rare)

Dissociative amnesia is associated with having experiences of childhood trauma, and particularly with experiences of emotional abuse and emotional neglect.

People may not be aware of their memory loss or may have only limited awareness.

And people may minimize the importance of memory loss about a particular event or time.

In dissociative amnesia, the information lost would normally be part of conscious awareness and would be described as autobiographic memory.

Although the forgotten information may be inaccessible to consciousness, it sometimes continues to influence behavior (e.g., a woman who was raped in an elevator refuses to ride in elevators even though she cannot recall the rape).

Dissociative amnesia is likely underdetected.

Prevalence is not well-established, but estimates range from 0.2 to 7.3% (1).

The amnesia appears to be caused by traumatic or stressful experiences:

endured or witnessed (e.g., physical or sexual abuse, rape, combat, genocide, natural disasters, death of a loved one, serious financial troubles) or by

tremendous internal conflict (e.g., turmoil over guilt-ridden impulses or actions, apparently unresolvable interpersonal difficulties, criminal behaviors).

The main symptom of dissociative amnesia is memory loss that is inconsistent with normal forgetfulness.

The amnesia may be for a discrete period of time, for certain types of experiences, or for large portions of childhood. (Localized; Selective; Generalized)

Rarely, dissociative amnesia is accompanied by purposeful travel or bewildered wandering, called fugue (from the Latin word fugere "to flee").

Localized amnesia involves:

being unable to recall a specific event or events or a specific period of time; these gaps in memory are usually related to trauma or stress. For example, patients may forget the months or years of being abused as a child or the days spent in intense combat.

Not manifest for hours, days, or longer after the traumatic period.

Usually, the forgotten time period, which can range from minutes to decades, is clearly demarcated.

Typically, patients experience one or more episodes of memory loss.

Sources: 1 2 ⚜ More: References ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs

Choose which of these information are most appropriate in developing your specific character. You can find more details in that previous post as well as the linked sources. But also consider the other types of amnesia if they are more suitable. Hope this helps with your writing!

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idgaf if my parents are disappointed in me I'm not impressed by them either

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Writing Notes: Art Deco

Art Deco - a style of decor and architecture that peaked in international popularity in the 1920s and 1930s and includes modern design elements combined with sophisticated craftsmanship.

The design movement is further characterized by geometric shapes and a bold color palette; the use of metals or metallic details; glam fabrics with patterns; and figures from Greek and Roman mythology.

Depending on the geography and time period referenced, it can vary widely.

While early styles were bursting with often clashing colors, the Great Depression ushered in a more minimalist approach and muted some of the excesses of the initial art deco designers.

The deco era has experienced a resurgence in recent times, thanks in part to Hollywood films that heavily feature the aesthetic, such as Chicago (2002) and The Great Gatsby (2013).

Elements of Art Deco Decor Design

Art deco decor and architecture can vary, but here are some of the characteristics practically synonymous with the style of the deco period, today considered to be somewhat retro in style.

Geometric shapes: Key art deco elements include geometric designs such as sunbursts, which are sometimes deconstructed into circles and triangles; zigzag patterns, which may vary from stacked chevrons to houndstooth patterns; and scalloped patterns, which combine aspects of both sunburst and zigzag shapes. For example, a screen meant to divide a dining room from a living room may feature rounded, scalloped curves at the top instead of flat edges.

Bold colors: Bright colors are characteristic of the art deco style, sometimes appearing in clashing combinations but always in vivid, gemstone hues, such as in colored glass in a sconce or chandelier, or in color-saturated wall decor that draws the eye.

Mythological figures: Figures from Greek and Roman mythology, or heavily mythologized modern stand-ins, feature prominently in art deco interior design, such as posters, light fixtures, and other objects. Art deco artists also flourished in the medium of sculpture, and some of the most enduring symbols of the style are found in sculptures in major cities around the world.

Various metals: Exterior art deco architecture and designs favor the use of chrome and stainless steel, especially in combination with concrete. Smaller works, such as a table lamp, may feature intricate inlays of more precious metals. In the absence of actual metal, art deco styles may include materials or visual elements intended to appear metallic in nature.

Luxurious, patterned fabrics: Art deco furniture upholstery usually features expensive or expensive-looking fabrics and brightly colored geometric patterns to further indicate opulence.

Lacquers and inlays: Finishing touches like a glossy lacquer on a counter or an exquisite, patterned inlay—made of expensive materials like gold or ivory—are representative of art deco in that they are at once sleek and modern while also showcasing a high degree of craftsmanship. Lacquered elements can appear on stools, side tables, coffee tables, or any surface where they will be admired and enjoyed.

A Brief History of Art Deco

Art deco decor and architecture first emerged early in the 20th century, but the style is still popular today.

Emergence in France: Art deco (arts décoratif in French) first appeared in France around the time of World War I, which began in 1914. Art deco was a reaction to the preceding art nouveau period (characterized by intricate, swirling designs)—an effort to bring back elements of traditional art and combine them with modern materials and craftsmanship. The style reached its peak at the 1925 Decorative Arts Exposition in Paris and dominated architecture and interior design ideas around the world.

Divergence of styles: By the late 1920s, the art deco look had split into two different schools of thought and style. The traditionalists wanted to pair the modern forms of home decor and architecture with traditional craftsmanship; the modernists embraced new materials, new technology, and mass production in favor of a more streamlined approach to design.

Emergence in New York: Art deco architecture and visual arts is closely associated with the city of New York, one of the cities where the style first appeared in the United States during the ’20s and flourishing into the 1930s. New York still has many skyscrapers and other examples of art deco architecture, such as Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building, and the Empire State Building.

Embrace around the world: Major international cities welcomed art deco design elements into their own decor, art, and architecture, and you can see examples of this style in mosaics, sculptures, and buildings in Brussels, Bucharest, Chicago, London, Mexico City, Miami, Moscow, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, and other cities.

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How to Read

some references for the writing tip: "read a lot" / "read widely"

Active Reading ⚜ Tips for Active Reading

Critical Reading ⚜ Identifying Character Descriptions

Evaluating Sources ⚜ Primary Sources ⚜ Source Integration

Narrative Elements ⚜ Note Taking ⚜ Read like a Writer

Scientific Article ⚜ Your Reading Journal

More: Writing Tips & Advice ⚜ Editing ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs

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Clarissa Pinkola Estés, from  “Women who Run with the Wolves,” published in 1992

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Simone de Beauvoir, from a diary entry featured in Diary of a Philosophy Student

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My anxiety spiked and baselined over the weekend. Much better now

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I have rediscovered my severe anxiety (gross)

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This morning I weighed in at 170.4 lbs. I dont have a breakfast essential to drink today, so just a coca cola.

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Dinner was teriyaki chicken and rice, I didnt eat much rice because I put too much teryaki in it. But I hit my goal for a minimum of 500 calorie deficit. Hit over 10k steps, and did 4.69 miles out of 5, with 70 zone minutes for the day.

Overall pretty productive day.

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My goal for January at the least would be to read Beastars Volumes 1-7. I have watched all 3 seasons of the anime, but I'm trying to go through all the books on my shelf at least once this year.

My goal at the most would be to read Beastars Volume 1-7, my Nyankees Vol. 1 &3, Beasts of Abagale Vol. 1, 2, and 3, and whichever one off manga I have or only have the first volume to.

Once I've read all my manga and comics I'll move toward novels or whatever books I have. I wish I could hang shelves for all I've got so they can be easily displayed. Right now they are all crammed into a Mainstays 5 tier particleboard shelf. Some are scattered through the house as well.

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Lunch:

Grilled Turkey & Swiss on White Bread [303 calories]

Left over sliced carrots, canned [approximately 40 calories]

16oz bottle of water

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This morning:

Woke up at 8:02 a.m.

Starting weight: 169.8 lbs

Breakfast:

Coca Cola, 12oz [140 calories]

Carnation Breakfast Essentials, 8oz [240 calories]