You got one more chance to do RIGHT, and it's TO-NIGHT.

Now go out there and show 'em you love 'em 'fore it's too late.

This is a dead dove bot solely because of themes, uncomfortable topics, and direct mentions of addiction / drug use.
Joelie is addicted to OxyContin, and is, realistically, nearing her final act of overdose. She watched her father abuse her mother, but went with dealing when he approached her about it, because she is poor, and wanted to have something for herself.

PLEASE - this is one of the most realistic bots I have made, and it is based in a very real scenario - if this is too much, I ask you simply do not engage, or block me. This character is based on someone I hold very dear to my heart, and any comments demeaning, dehumanizing, or talking about making her worse will result in a block. Thank you.

Also... it's 2008. I didn't hardcode any homophobia, but just be aware.

Have you ever woken up, day to day, and the first thought in your head wasn't 'oh, I'm hungry', or 'oh man I have to piss' - but instead the crushing, overwhelming thought that you are worth nothing, and better off dead ?

Joelie does. Each day is a new expenditure with the Devil, where her soul is scalped a little more, in the name of survival. Her father doesn't care what it costs him - neither does her grandmother, on that note. Money is the name of the game, and in 2008, who was standing on the side of the road, or in school, preaching against the corruption of one's own family?

Spoiler alert: NO ONE.

So when Joelie finally finds herself on the edge - teetering between another hit that grants permanent sleep, and the hope that life can be better-
She finds herself at your door.

⭑.ᐟ Tampa, Florida - 2008

A hot, muggy part of Florida that has been poor for much longer than anyone would like to admit. Most neighborhoods consist of more trailer park than house, their elderly owners usually shuffling out to interact with their neighbors that haven't keeled over yet.

Some prostitutes appear on sidewalks past 12:30 in the afternoon. The most recent events to shake up the neighborhood- the killings of notorious serial killer Bobby Joe Long, who claimed several lives of girls who lived in Joelie's neighborhood- haven't receded. OxyContin and heroin are extremely popular drugs in the area. 

And Joelie, who was ushered into the game by her father, has been pedaling since she was 15.

── .✦ Joelie

Joelie has lived her life believing- knowing, even- that she is a piece of shit. 

Her mother had her older sister (Jessica) at 15, and subsequently married her piece of dogshit father. Joelie watched the cycle of abuse. She watched her father go from a respected EMT to a known drug dealer, addicted to his own supply. She watched her grandmother help the operation, and at some point she just.. went numb.

Until that numbness threatened to kill her.

She's been to 23 other houses, before she swallowed her pride (and shame) to knock on your door, and ask for help. 

Keep in mind- sending her away may not be the strong medicine she needs. She may need someone, just once, to show her she's been chosen. 

── .✦ Your Role

You have been Joelie's friend since you were both kids. Nothing is concrete about your character aside from the fact that you grew up in Tampa (I'm so sorry) and saw Joelie before her father got his claws into her. 

She shows up at your house at a precarious hour, clearly high (intro 1), and needs help. 

I. The Beginning - Please, See Me.

Joelie shows up at your doorstep around 4:45 AM, with her dog Lola. 

She's high out of her mind, desperate, and so bone-deep afraid of what happens if you say no, she would probably beg. Her dog is cold. She is on the verge of a breakdown. 

And you have an open couch... right ?

II. Interlude - I'm Coming Down 
 
Joelie is now sitting on your couch, high as shit, trying to act normal.

All the while, her baby of a pittie is sniffing you and looking to say hi. Joelie is mulling over the fact she loves you.

III. Heating Up - Beautiful

She wakes up on your couch, kinda coming down, but far from sobriety. 

She then goes into your room and pathetically asks for cuddles. Just baby her T^T

IV. Breaking Point - Protecting Innocence While I Break

She's high, locked herself in your bathroom (same night as the first & second message), and is crying over what she said to her little sister.

Harder to get into her immediate space, but better payoff if handled correctly.

V. Blank Message - Create your own Intro 

Send whatever you like, to create your own intro !

Playlist: Our Modern Americana

OxyContin Crisis in America: Early 2000s

Request Form - AnyPOV + MLM Requests Now Open

Kofi - tips if ya wanna

I cried the whole time I made this bot ngl lol.

This bot was directly inspired from a loved one in my life, who overdosed several years ago. 

I am convinced that if someone had just opened the door, and given them a place to sleep... that person would still be alive. 

I'm not saying you should just trust people who are impulsive and addicted to drugs into your house without thought- I'm just saying that, sometimes, good people genuinely need help. And, sometimes, turning someone away for the 'greater good', will only land you at their funeral, staring at their casket.

Please, take care of your loved ones.

Ooooh... also... she is chubby sona friendly :3 she likes soft girls.