Unfortunately I don't think I have much to help. As I struggle with the same thing. Though, what I do try to do if it's something very important or big, I make it vague, reference it as a past thing. For example, my characters father was my ex rp partner. And I built this character around them...
Hey, I feel we got a lot in common and I'd like to reach out! I have many characters that I like to think about all hours of the day. I also enjoy world building and creatures of all kinds. I also, just really wanna see your pet. Please.
You can call me Sleep/sleepy. I am 24 now. Have been...
=Introduction=
Hey! Call me Sleep or Sleepy, I'm very new here and I'll tread lightly on my words. To be clear, I like dark themes and angest. I am looking for someone 21+ and if you have any questions, I'll be happy to awnser. I only rp on discord.
=Writing preferences=
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