The irony of the numbing and avoidance symptoms of trauma is that they're not about NOT caring-- they're about having cared so much, for so long, that our nervous system couldn't sustain it. It's how you get enormously passionate people who now essentially feel dead inside.

You’re allowed to be triggered and upset by something even if it’s “nobody’s fault.”

Just a reminder that Jordan Peterson has a beef with Elmo

Sorry not sorry but as soon as a therapist starts an argument/claim with “Even if one accepts the construct of adult ADHD…” I’m out, bc nothing of value is going to follow. Nobody passive-aggressively denying the existence of something we KNOW exists is arguing in good faith.

I mean, Jordan Peterson being a Disney adult IS a point in his favour... but in a very "yikes, do you need a hug" way.

Some stressors & triggers are gonna outstrip your current sklls or overwhelm your current strategies. It happens-- to everyone. Don't panic & don't overreact. Take stock; take a breath; check in w/ all parts of yourself; & identify the next baby step to getting back on track.

Twitch time! Continuing to pick at AC Mirage. twitch.tv/redlianak

I don't care if you superficially "opted in" to a situation that was or became abusive: no one is obligated to stay in a situation or relationship where they are being abused or exploited because they said "yes" once upon a time. (You're not the exception.)

What we've been through is not who we are. People who do not understand that are not our people.

Maybe you don't owe anyone a rundown of why you're struggling or suffering before they extend you respect & support. Maybe anyone who expects such a rundown isn't a particularly reliable or safe source of respect or support.

Sharing this because someone last night told me he was afraid to go to therapy because he was afraid a therapist would make him turn vegan and push "holistic" practices on him.

Oh the irony...

"Taking responsibility" includes holding others accountable for the parts they played. If you're taking blame for something that wasn't your fault, that isn't responsible, it's saying "I'm not worth it" or "I have lower standards for others than I do for me".

Your new, recovery habits of talking to yourself w/ compassionate realism & relating to yourself like a supportive coach-- instead of a sadistic drill sergeant-- are gonna feel weird AF for at least a month. Keep at it. Habits get easier w/in 12 weeks-- just keep baby stepping.

So cute puppy 🐶♥️😍

The magical moment he realizes the hand belongs to friend not foe

This is a platypus. Look at how he swims 😦

FINALLY some coverage of the crisis in Sudan. cbc.ca/news/world/wha…

Baby seal is so cute 🥰

If this was a role reversal and this was a restaurant with Muslim owners, those on the left who think this is okay would probably realize how wrong it is.