i stg i’m always 2 steps ahead of my therapist. every time she suggests i do something i’ve already done it. and then she’s like “wow i’ve never had a client like you before.” like yeah bish, i’ve been therapizing myself for years now and have made a lot of progress but can we do something other than talk therapy, like some kind of systematic, intentional treatment that your higher education taught you? because having you as a verbal journal is nice and all but i have childhood trauma that my brain won’t let go of and venting about my roommates then being told to meditate isn’t helping with my deep seeded ptsd and abandonment issues, thanks

enemies to lovers but its me and self-care

expressing your needs, your emotions, your boundaries and your concerns will not drive away people that are committed to being in your life. wanting to be treated with respect, knowing your worth and acting accordingly is never asking for too much in any kind of safe or healthy connection.