You're where the Wild Things are...

An in-character blog set in the universe of EVE Online. These are the private diary entries of Lady Ekaterina Mariya deSilvestris, a minor Amarrian Noble and Capsuleer. Other existing characters within EVE will be referred to throughout, though any opinions and views expressed are those of this character. These entries may touch on or directly address mature themes such as violence, sexuality, race and ethnicity, and mental health. As noted, any views are those of the character.

Before we begin, I feel it important to say a few words on the subject of mental health. Ekaterina, or Ekat as many call her, is something of a troubled soul. This aspect of her character is a personal choice I have made, for very personal reasons. Although EVE is a game in which the players can immerse themselves to a greater or lesser degree as they wish, mental health is a very real issue for many people. Those two simple words cover a myriad different issues and concerns that affect people directly or indirectly every day all, over the world.

If you find yourself affected by any issues touched upon in these posts, or if you face your own troubles, please know that there are people out there you can turn to; doctors, friends, family - there is ALWAYS someone. If you are an EVE player, then Broadcast 4 Reps chat is available, staffed by wonderfully kind and good-hearted volunteers. If you know of someone who has mental health issues, then please just let them know you are there. It doesn't have to be anything big, just a smile, a cup of tea, a quick phone call about last night's game - just a little thing to show they aren't forgotten.

You Never Fly Alone.
((Dear Reader,

It's been a while since I "broke character" and made a post as me, but I thought I should.  I just wanted to say that, as we go through some troubled times around the world, please look after yourself and others.  Many of us have been told, one way or another, to self-isolated, for our own safety and that of other people, and sometimes this might get quite tough.  But self-isolation doesn't mean you have to be lonely.  EvE has a great community, and friends, family, and loved ones, if not with you, are just a video- or phone-call away.  Maybe there's someone you know, perhaps elderly, ill, or living with physical or mental health concerns.  Give them a call, check how they're doing.  It might be just a couple of minutes for you, nothing big, but it might mean the absolute world to them.  We might not all be health and care professionals doing our bit to hold things together, but we can all do something.  Just because we have to be apart, doesn't mean we can't all come together.

Fly safe.  Love, Ekat.

P.S. Where are all the zombies? Honestly! Worst. Apocalypse. Ever!))
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