Basic Fucking Kindness

depression, mental health, self compassion, "run the dishwasher twice" "when i was at one of my lowest (mental) points in my life, i couldnt get out of bed some days. i had no energy or motivation and i was barely getting by, and i had therapy once per week" [full trascription in comments]

mental health "when you feel like everyone hates you sleep when you feel like you hate everyone eat when you feel like you hate yourself shower"

self compassion, mental health "a history of trauma can give you a high tolerance for emotional pain. just because you can take it doesn't mean you have to"

therapy, mental health "therapist warning signs"

mental health, socialization "your growth doesn't entitle you to a second chance with me. the part of me that cares about you is proud of the strides you've made, but the part of me that cares about myself knows not to indulge in your energy ever again."

abuse, mental health, socialization "who gets to decide if the wound hurts? if the would has healed? the injured? or the injurer?"

"kids who arent fed kindness with a spoon learn to lick it off knives" be kind to your inner child

mental health, self compassion "you are not lazy, unmotivated or stuck. after years of living your life in survival mode, you are exhausted. there's a difference"

ptsd, mental health "Signs you are healing from trauma -You are aware of your triggers and patterns -You are not as easily and intensily triggered -Quicker return to your normal state after you've gone into fight/flight/freeze -Your emotional intelligence has improved -Feelings of powerlessness and helplessness change into confidence, worthiness and inner strength -Selfsabotage, shame and guilt are diminishing -Feelings of being stuck turn into realisation that taking a step forward is possible"

abuse, ptsd, mental health, socialization "You are not obligated to forgive your abusers. Not if they're dying. Not if they've found Jesus. Not if they beg. Not if they just want to know your kids. You do not owe your abusers anything. It is not an act of aggression to close the door and never look back."

mental health, progress, chronic illness "the strenght we are taught to admire the strength we should also admire"

lgbt, mental health, socialization "I'm gonna say it here too. Allow me to be crystal fucking clear. It is not cowardly to stay in the closet. Full stop. You do not owe anyone any part of yourself you aren't ready to share If you unable to come out because you fear for your safety or well-being or because you know it will cause you substantial discomfort, that is not a defect in you. It's a failure of the society in which you live and the community surrounding you. If you just don't want to share that part of yourself, that is valid and i support you"