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I relate to this, not because I do drugs but because I am extremely autistic

I had a Luke. They were my entire world and, like a frog in a boiling pot, I almost missed my opportunity to escape. They told me we were the same—they understood my pain—but when it came down to it, they were using me for their own benefit. It hurts because we were good…we were best friends, but then Backbiter came into the picture and they became too powerful. I’ve never opened up about it because it’s something incredibly personal that left a deep, festering scar on my soul. One I’m still learning to navigate. Unfortunately, there was no redemption arc in this story. My Luke jumped through the portal and never came back. Not that I need them to, I’ve found my own way in the world. I take their lessons with me and use them to fight my battles hoping, one day, I can save the next Percy from falling into Luke’s trap.

I love the way Luke and Percy’s relationship illustrates how young people fall victim to these toxic mindsets and how Neurodivergent people like Percy can fall into their traps without even realizing it. It happens so quickly and easily that, once you realize what’s happened, you feel like an idiot for ever trusting them. I’m so glad media isn’t shying away from these kinds of complicated and messy relationships and the effects they have on a developing, Neurodivergent mind. Your story isn’t over, Percy. You’ve already found your people. 🧡💙