❝ EXPENDABLE !

                       I got my mother’s good looks & my father’s GREAT RAGE

I know a lot of us struggle with doubt and anxiety when it comes to our portrayal, our writing, our themes, so on and so forth but this is a reminder to have some faith in yourself. you don’t have to be overflowing with it, you don’t need to be 110% confident (most of us might never be) but some pride does go a long way – and, a lot of the time, it attracts partners instead of repels them. now, it is always okay to ask for feedback when you’re feeling low or unsure; this is a social hobby, after all, and feedback no matter how you’re feeling can help you expand and help you grow (and perhaps give you that very boost of self-esteem). just know that even if it’s hard, it’s always good to try to believe in what you’re doing here. writing an oc? own it. love that oc more than anyone ever can or ever will. writing a canon? own that, too. love your portrayal and what you’re bringing to this community. singleship? canon-divergent? fancy theme? simple theme? multimuse? be loud and be proud about it (just don’t find in that pride a reason to hate / put down on someone else’s preferences; that, my friends, is never okay). and, while it’s healthy and acceptable to ask for feedback, know that it isn’t quite fair to make everyone else do the heavy lifting. you should try your hardest to bring some love to your table first and foremost, even if it’s only a little.  be proud of yourself, kids. a good way to battle negative patterns is to disrupt them with positive ones, right?