having a downright awful time this december. i've come to a happy conclusion at least, and i wanna share it for those who need to hear it.
whether you're fictionkin, a fictive, etc... you should not feel shame for it. if this is something that brings you joy, please revel in it. allow yourself this. somebody else's perception of you is the last thing that could ever matter. if it makes you happy, go for it.
being fictionkin has helped me IMMENSELY in processing trauma and expressing my emotions. but it doesn't have to be all grand and helpful for you, either. you're allowed to just be. okay?
live your truth. do not fret over your strangeness. you are weird, and that's fantastic. having somebody's work resonate with you so deeply that you feel you ARE a character from it? that's so beautiful. you are beautiful and lovely and i need you all to embrace that.
fiction is wonderful. do not forget about the present, but do not be afraid to live and express yourself through fiction. that's what authors do, after all. it's only fair to allow yourself that as well.
love you people. have a good holiday season <3