Musing about trauma
been learning more and more that I really donβt know how to stand up for myself. itβs complicated to reconcile that with the image of confidence I was raised to have. I can win a fight, but as soon as I care about the other party I fall apart because I refuse to fight but was taught no other language
Musing about trauma
@clarity been here myself. Had to teach myself how do I want to have certain conversations with others in ways that made sense to me without being abrasive with my words, in my own terms. And if I really trust them, I would dare to share this.
Nonverbal is also very big where I'm from, and I've shelter in it as a means of expression that can open a de-escalation process.
Sending sterilized hugs π
A small place for friends to gather, quiet without being isolated. A place for being creative, or playful, or just human.
Musing about trauma
I have a lot of learning to do.