poem_HopelessIntrusions_2_Hopeful_Memories_A= Memories Never Die

HopelessIntrusions_1_Hopeless_Intrusions= Hopeless Intrusions
HopelessIntrusions_2_Hopeful_Memories= Hopeful Memories

HopelessIntrusions_1_Hopeless_Intrusions_Panic= NO.

HopelessIntrusions_1_Hopeless_Intrusions_B0= OH NO...
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!
THIS CANNOT BE HAPPENING!!!

HopelessIntrusions_1_Hopeless_Intrusions_BHallwayA= Oh God... I don't know how to describe what's happening...
My thoughts...
My fears...
They're all collapsing right now...

HopelessIntrusions_1_Hopeless_Intrusions_BHallwayB= I don't know how, or why, but...
All of my deepest, darkest fears, are invading my mind...
And they're trying to ruin the beautiful things I love in my life...

HopelessIntrusions_1_Hopeless_Intrusions_BHallwayC= Why is this happening...?
What is wrong with my head...?
All I can feel right now is...
Fear... and... Anxiety...
No... 

HopelessIntrusions_1_Hopeless_Intrusions_BHallwayD= And now... Oh... OH NO!!!
THE LIFE I LOVE IS BEING RUINED!!!
Everything I love and care about, all the amazing memories I've made in my life...
They're all going to wither away... and be ruined by my darkest fears, my worst anxieties...
NO!!! NO NO NO NO!!! 
PANIC!!!
MY HEAD!!!
MY THOUGHTS!!!
MY FEARS!!!
MY ANXIETY!!!
NO NO NO NO NO!!!

HopelessIntrusions_1_Hopeless_Intrusions_B1= MY BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES... THEY'RE RUINED!!!

HopelessIntrusions_1_Hopeless_Intrusions_B2= FOREVER, TOO, RIGHT?!?! NO!!!

HopelessIntrusions_1_Hopeless_Intrusions_B3= THERE'S NO WAY I COULD POSSIBLY GET PAST THIS!!!

HopelessIntrusions_1_Hopeless_Intrusions_B4= I'M JUST DOOMED TO BE AFRAID FOREVER!!!

HopelessIntrusions_1_Hopeless_Intrusions_B5= Fuck...
I just... Can't do it...
I can't face my fears...
Everything is ruined...

HopelessIntrusions_1_Hopeless_Intrusions_B5A= Well, Shit...
I don't know what to do anymore...
My fears are too strong...
The life of joy and memories I love...
It's all being destroyed...
By my deepest, darkest fears...
My anxiety... is tearing me apart...

HopelessIntrusions_1_Hopeless_Intrusions_B5B= There is so much I love about life.
So much to be happy about, so much fun to be had, so many memories to be made and looked upon...
But my mind, my mental thinking, it's ruining it all...
I can't think positively, feel happy, or enjoy any memories or fun...
When I have the most disturbing images, worries, and fears, racing through my head...


HopelessIntrusions_1_Hopeless_Intrusions_B5C= I can't do this. I just can't.
I guess, I'll go rest for a while...
And then slowly wait my way through the pain...
If I even can, that is...
This may just go on forever...
If things don't get better soon...
Then I may just...
Give up forever...

HopelessIntrusions_1_Hopeless_Intrusions_End= (So, you're still here, huh...?)
(You haven't given up, I see. You've been holding on, haven't you?)
(The reason you haven't given up... It's because you see hope, isn't it?)
(It may feel impossible. That things will truly ever get better...)
(And yet, here you are, after all this time, all this pain, all this suffering...)
(Still waiting. Still holding on. For a good ending.)
(I can see it, you have slight hope that things will get better...)
(And even if it's a very small amount of hope...)
(That small amount of hope can be turned into victory, and triumphing over your fears.)
(The joy of positive memories, will always outlive fear and despair.)
(You just need to remind yourself of that.)
(I want you to sit back, think, explore your mind...)
(Dig into the {~}{#FFC400}files{/~}{#} of your mind.)
(Do that, and reflect upon both your positives and negatives. The positives will always outweigh the negatives.)
(You will not be trapped by fear forever. I promise you will get through this. You've got this.)

HopelessIntrusions_2_Hopeful_Memories_Intro=
[MADELINE right distracted]
Hey, I know you’ve been going through a hard time lately.
[MADELINE right sad]
We’ve made a lot of great memories together, and I don’t want you to forget them.
[MADELINE right distracted]
Things may seem dire now, but just know…
[MADELINE right normal]
You’ve been through this before. You've gotten through it once, you can make it through again.
[MADELINE right distracted]
You don't have to be consumed by your fears. In fact, you can live alongside them.
[MADELINE right normal]
Remember all of the beautiful, fun memories you have made. Cherish them forever.
[MADELINE right distracted]
Your fears won't hurt you forever. Remember the good memories, and ignore the bad ones. It's as simple as that.
[MADELINE right distracted]
I know that you can get through this. I believe in you. You are stronger than what your fear makes you out to be.
[MADELINE right peaceful]
And I will be here with you, by your side. You don’t have to be alone. You don’t have to be afraid.
[MADELINE right determined]
You’ve been through the worst before, you can get through again.
[MADELINE right determined]
You are strong. You’ve got this. I believe in you.

HopelessIntrusions_2_Hopeful_Memories_Opening= ...You're right Madeline... I HAVE gotten through worse, and I AM strong!!!
I CAN live alongside my fears, and I DON'T have to be afraid. I WON'T be afraid forever!!!
Finally, I will FACE MY FEARS!!! I WILL NOT LET THEM CONTROL ME!!!

HopelessIntrusions_2_Hopeful_Memories_Finale=
[MADELINE right surprised]
Don't give in to your fears! You've gotten this far, I believe in you! You CAN get through this!

HopelessIntrusions_2_Hopeful_Memories_TheEnd= ...I understand everything now...
I was so... caught up in my fears... That I completely forgot about... Everything I love...
It's really hard to not be afraid... It really is... But... I remember that... I am strong enough...
Suddenly, I don't feel afraid anymore... I feel, powerful...
Like these fears can't hurt me anymore...
I've made so many beautiful memories in my life, and a few fears aren't going to ruin them forever.
I don't have to be afraid anymore. I am strong...
You have reminded me of my joyous memories, and my strength to fight my fears...
You fell down the mountain, and climbed all the way back up. You made me realize, I can too...
I won't be trapped in fear and despair forever. I am strong enough to face my fear and anxiety.
With you by my side, I don't have to be scared... We will always be able to get through our troubles, together...
I... Thank you... For everything... Madeline...
Memories, they truly never do die, don't they...?
Thank You...

HopelessIntrusions_2_Hopeful_Memories_Bonus= Hey there, it's Amphy, the creator of this map!
I want to talk about... Just, everything you experienced, really...
I have a lot to talk about, mostly being feelings, so feel free to skip this dialogue if it's too much. That being said...
What was this map? This map was a way for me to vent out my feelings that have been plaguing me for a long time.
For the past five years, I have been dealing with something called intrusive thoughts.
It's... pretty hard to explain, but to put it the best way I possibly can...
It's when disturbing images and thoughts, cloud my mind, and try to ruin me and my memories.
The things I find disturbing and uncomfortable, they try to mix themsleves into the things I love and enjoy about life.
Again, it's truly hard to describe these fears I face, but they've been bothering me for five years now...
They've dragged me through some of the hardest times in my entire life. 
So bad to the point where I may have even considered ending my life, multiple times...
It was horrible...
But every time, no matter how bad things got, no matter how hopeless things seemed...
I somehow, always found my way back onto my feet.
Time and time again, I'd fall down, but I would always get back up.
The more I fall, the more I hurt, but also, the more I realize how strong I am.
That's how I've gotten to where I am today. 
While my anxiety and intrusive thoughts are still a problem today...
I've become so much stronger at fighting these fears.
I am doing so much better than I was a couple years ago!
And Celeste... Well, this game actually helped me with that...
Discovering Celeste genuinely helped my life and my mental health a ton.
The story it has told, it completely changed me.
Falling down mountains, and climbing back up, you know the story...
I started playing Celeste in 2023, and I've fallen in love with this game since.
I recently decided it was finally time to start getting creative with this game.
And what better way to be creative, than to express my feelings, alongside the game that helped them, too?
So, I am Amphy516... This is my map, and this is my story. I really hope you enjoyed.
That being said...
This is NOT my proudest work! And thats intentional!
This is an entry for the Esoterica Contest, which was my opportunity to get wild, experiment, and most importantly, share my feelings.
The level design here is far from my strongest. Each room was completely freestyled! Some turned out amazing, and others were awful!
I have plans for much more professional level design maps coming up soon, it's actually my strongest point, so stay tuned for that...
Oh, and if you didn't notice, for every "positive" gimmick, there was a "negative" counterpart.
This was to represent my memories and my fears! Eventually, it leads to coexisting with the both of them in peace.
The deco was also pretty simple, but inspired by Farewell, as it's made to represent my mind and thoughts.
I poured a lot of emotional love into this project, but I know my quality can go so much further, especially in terms of gameplay.
This is only my first Celeste project of many. I am ready to be creative with the game I love, for the community I love.
And speaking of community, before I go, I want to give a few shoutouts to a few specific people.
For one, my close friends. You guys know who you are.
Thank you for talking with me every day, being amazing, and being there for me at my lowest.
You guys have always been there for me when I was going through a hard time. Always helping me get back onto my feet.
Thank you for caring about me, and my feelings, and just being awesome people in general...
I give another big shoutout to... The Celeste community as a whole.
You guys have all been amazing, I feel truly welcome in this incredible community.
Thank you all for welcoming me so much, talking with me about the game I love, sharing the experiences I enjoy, and being amazing creators.
This community truly feels like home to me.
Extra special shoutouts to Nyan and Donker, two community members who I very much look up to...
Not only are you two incredible positive figures and great leads in the community...
You guys have given me the determination and courage to go and create my own things.
I thank Nyan and his map, The Nothing Man, for inspiring me to finally create, and this map was also heavily inspired by Donker's Solaris & Lunaris.
One last person I need to shoutout...
This one goes out to my Best Friend. The one who introduced me to this game. You know who you are, and I know you are reading this. 
Over and over again, you have gotten me through the darkest times in my life.
No matter how bad things got, you always stuck by my side, and helped me heal and recover.
I genuinely do not know where I would be without you in my life. You even introduced me to Celeste.
I wouldn't be here, without you. Thank you for being with me, all the time.
And, thank you, the player, for playing my map.
This is only the beginning of my Celeste Creations.
Thank You, Everyone. Thank you for EVERYTHING.