#type 2

That's the north (westbound) tunnel, here's the south (eastbound) tunnel:

☆ 1 Month In! ☆

Hello everyone!! Thank you all so so much for your support <33

It may not seem like much to celebrate the first month of this blog, but you couldn't reach the next milestone without each one before it. So here's to celebrating the little things.

Small story from the main blog author for this little goal. I still remember when I was a small T1D in the hospital *after* my initial diagnosis, due to a DKA scare. I don't remember how old I was, but I was still young enough that I was allowed in the hospital's kids events room, where they did crafts and stuff. At the time, we were making T-shirts. I decided to make a diabetes awareness shirt, for both t1 and t2.

I remember after making the shirt, I was told, "you don't need to put type 2 awareness on that, everyone already knows about type 2. Type 1 needs more awareness."

At the time, I was simply saddened. But as I grew older, I learned something about that statement, and its meaning shifted in my heart. Because nobody really understands the difference between t1 and t2. That, and honestly, if you asked any person how t2 diabetes is caused, they'd simply blame it on diet or weight.

No. There isn't enough awareness for type 2. People know about it, but the stereotypes do. not. stop.

The stigmas continue; uneducated, ableist non-diabetics continue to treat us *all* like we're infants, incapable of caring for ourselves and telling us what we can/can't have. People still think insulin is just a pill. People still think all diabetics are obese. People still think type 2 is only caused by unhealthy eating. Type 2 is still stereotyped by f4tphobic people. So no, I'm not going to only extend this blog to type 1 diabetics.

Type 2 Diabetics, you are seen. You are loved.

Type 1 Diabetics, you are seen. You are loved.

Type 1.5 Diabetics/LADA, you are seen. You are loved.

Those with onset diabetes, you are seen. You are loved.

Those with insulin resistance, you are seen. You are loved.

Those with recurring hypoglycemia, you are seen. You are loved.

No matter who you are.

You are seen.

And you are loved.

And this stigma/stereotyping will end. One month at a time.

So let's celebrate this first one. We have many more to follow <3

When you're on your Enneagram bs & realize that Sung Hyunjae is self-pres/sexual 7 & Han Yoojin is self-pres/sexual 2.

...the fact that they both prioritize self-pres instinct while wielding the sexual instinct second would explain some of the odd chemistry in their semi-transactional relationship. They both are, or at least were, using their growing connection with the other as a tool to satisfy their own needs, and both of them see this as reasonable and fair because they know the other is doing the same thing.

Hyunjae only rejects the chemistry between them when his dominant instinct is threatened... needing to risk his arm to help everyone get out of the Japanese dungeon bcuz of whatever funky stuff Yoojin's got going on. He literally says to Song Taewon, after running away from Yoojin, in ch.296:

“No matter how much I like him, I come first. He’s mine to the end, and while he’s something I treasure, the one I value is myself.”

No wonder dude spirals out of control until he's literally contemplating wiping Yoojin off the face of the planet. he's a pleasure-seeking sp7 that ensures the satisfaction of his needs by building interpersonal alliances, & the passionate, dreamy energy of his sx7 instinct serves that end. if the focus of his current passion is abt to risk his survival, if he's gonna have to start making actual sacrifices, then it makes sense that he'd think abt cutting his losses. but... he doesn't want to kill him. cuz he liiiikes him. so he just ghosts him lol

Social 2 "Ambition"

The Social 2 looks for love in the search for vocation and extra personal relationships. They go about this through giving help through others usually inserting themselves as helpful figures to others. While they may not pursuit leadership positions they often find themselves in them due to their will and ambitious nature. Often this subtype struggles with pride due to the self centered nature of the 2. Inserting themselves in conflict and positions as mediator of sorts. At heart the SO2 looks to help others however they can come off as fake due their hyper positive and well intentioned nature not showing much of their true emotional depth. A healthy SO2 will learn to take others real needs into consideration while an unhealthy SO2 will lean more on their self centered side and presume what others really need. The SO2 can look like an E1 (helpful and moral nature).

Characters: Daenerys Targaryen, Luke Castellan, Hashirma Senju, Maxima, Kiki, Peter Pevensie, Wonder Woman and Baymax

Self Preservation 2 "Privilege"

As the counter type of the enneagram 2 they reject the notion of looking for love. Instead they want to receive it and be taken care of. Unlike the other twos while warm and calm they have a more practical approach to things. Unlike the other twos who are lead by the idealism of love the SP2 is more connected with the reality of love. While still a care taker at heart they approach care taking in a more practical approach. Usually true helpful life style choices for others. Unhealthy SP2 may overindulge in the other persons worries and give too much of themselves for the other person. Healthy SP2 on the other hand understand that in order to love they have to partake in self care and healthy boundaries. The SP2 can look like a 6 (due to their more practical approach) and 9 ( due to their interest in fusion with others).

Characters: Snow White, Cedric Diggory, Cassie Howard, Marge Simpson, Starfire, Beck, Anna and Cher Horowitz.

Sexual 2 "Seduction"

The SX2 looks for true love in an interpersonal relationship. This subtype will look to form the ideal relationship with another subject. They will use attraction to get the object of desires attention. Doing so ensures to the SX2 that attraction (and therefore love) is obtained. This subtype often struggles with the idea of not being in a relationship or having that connection with another. From all the E2 they are the one to struggle the most with hedonism (prioritizing once pleasure) due to their need for attraction. Unhealthy SX2 will hyper focus on the object of attraction needs and will be prone to emotional outburst if they feel neglected. A healthy SX2 learns to balance their needs and their own value. The SX2 can look like an E8 ( confident and flirty) as well as an E7 ( relaxed and fun) but mostly they are the easiest of 2s to type.