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Backlogged#avm #CPTSD

A majority of my work, writing, posts are self serving therapy, references and reminders for future projects.And to remember, I will always process after the fact.I enjoyed editing and research when younger.Social media sites are a tool, a social encyclopedia of habits, dependencies and pathological behavior.A place for multiple views,disassociations come alive, even contradictory and can be thrown at a wall. Any interpretations from lurking, watchers, are subjective and inconsequential to me. Stop watching me, you wont get offended.I have spent years outside, in the day to day, grind of punching a clock. I no longer have that outlet,the internet is no different to me.There is no hiding, pretending or masking.I am exploring my new freedom and expressing myself, free from others confined judgements. I am use to being talked about, never confronted. No ego, just me. You can't make someone suffer and walk away unscathed. They weren't expecting me to know, realize, remember or find out, seriously.
Two plus two is four Bitch.

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Backlogged#avm #CPTSD

A majority of my work, writing, posts are self serving therapy, references and reminders for future projects.And to remember, I will always process after the fact.I enjoyed editing and research when younger.Social media sites are a tool, a social encyclopedia of habits, dependencies and pathological behavior.A place for multiple views,disassociations come alive, even contradictory and can be thrown at a wall. Any interpretations from lurking, watchers, are subjective and inconsequential to me. Stop watching me, you wont get offended.I have spent years outside, in the day to day, grind of punching a clock. I no longer have that outlet,the internet is no different to me.There is no hiding, pretending or masking.I am exploring my new freedom and expressing myself, free from others confined judgements. I am use to being talked about, never confronted. No ego, just me. You can't make someone suffer and walk away unscathed. They weren't expecting me to know, realize, remember or find out, seriously.
Two plus two is four Bitch.

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Funny#avm #CPTSD

I think people who hurt you the most and never apologize, believe your capacity is endless.If you never express yourself, your boundaries, values or feelings, you are never held to anything, by anyone. To believe you owe, no one an apology, to me is strange and extremely selfish.I have overapoligized, in situations where, I owed none. I have only had a couple adults in my life, actually apologize to me.I was told in therapy, look around and watch.Wow. I started that five years ago, noticing outside the home, as well. When strangers are kinder than your, support circles.Time to change circles. I apologize when wrong, when relevant and for times circumstances.I will not be apoligizing or punished by people, who have NEVER, been a part of my life or my home. Your perception is a reflection, manufactured chaos, and its time to stop projecting, own it and resolve it.

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Funny#avm #CPTSD

I think people who hurt you the most and never apologize, believe your capacity is endless.If you never express yourself, your boundaries, values or feelings, you are never held to anything, by anyone. To believe you owe, no one an apology, to me is strange and extremely selfish.I have overapoligized, in situations where, I owed none. I have only had a couple adults in my life, actually apologize to me.I was told in therapy, look around and watch.Wow. I started that five years ago, noticing outside the home, as well. When strangers are kinder than your, support circles.Time to change circles. I apologize when wrong, when relevant and for times circumstances.I will not be apoligizing or punished by people, who have NEVER, been a part of my life or my home. Your perception is a reflection, manufactured chaos, and its time to stop projecting, own it and resolve it.

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Thursday Morning Glimmer

The sun reflecting on the sheet of frost that is blanketing the roof of my car this morning. I live in the south where it's warm 90% of the time, so this is very unusual for us. Thought it was really cool, so I drew a heart with my finger and snapped a shot to capture the moment forever ✨️❄️✨️ Stay warm out there!

#MentalHealth #PTSD #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #ADHD #Autism #Depression #Anxiety #GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder #Trauma #MightyTogether

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Captured a seemingly insignificant, ephemeral moment. This tiny rainbow on cracked and stained concrete, surrounded by dead leaves and twigs. This perfect little magical blip that would not have been observed otherwise. A glimmer. I've not paid enough attention to the little things lately, and this reminded me of that today. It's not a very beautiful photo by most people's standards, but the contrast between the bright little rainbow and the mess it's projected onto is just so relatable, metaphorically speaking. Just wanted to share it.
How are you doing out there?

#MentalHealth #ADHD #Anxiety #Autism #PTSD #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Trauma #Depression #CheckInWithMe #MightyTogether

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#Burnout is very real and I'm feeling it. I don't know how to properly ask for support because I'm usually very good at holding it together (masking as a woman with #Autism ), but I'm losing my grip a bit. #Caregiving is hard work, it's physically and emotionally demanding, and I'm so wore out that I'm now sick. This month alone I've experienced 2 deaths, one of which was a suicide, and being a support for others has not left much room for me to process everything that has happened. I have no sick time or vacation days, so I'm pretty much stuck right now. Considering therapy again before I fully collapse under the pressure. I don't want to burden anyone, I just needed a place to let this exist outside of myself for a moment. If you read this, thank you.
I hope you're doing ok out there.

Update: NAMI has a lot of free mental health resources for anyone in the US. You can search for support groups and other resources based on your county.

#MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #ADHD #Trauma #PTSD #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #CheckInWithMe #MightyTogether

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I Lost Them

I lost them to "God".

I lost them to alcoholism. And then I lost them to the grift that is AA and Alanon.

I lost them to "The Secret", manifesting emptiness and more grifting.

I lost them to crystals, outdated planetary positions, forgotten signs in favor of trends, and "healing light".

I lost them to sickness and death because they didn't believe in science.

I lost them to racism.

I lost them to MAGA

I lost them to Capitalism, Patriarchy and the status quo.

I lost them to Zionism.

Sickness and Death are normal and as humans we learn to cope with the natural losses life brings.

Losing someone to harmful propaganda is like being surrounded by zombies capable of making one choice: to sacrifice their empathy and critical thinking just so they, as an individual living in a human society, can FEEL good regardless (and in some cases in spite of) of how it affects others.

I'm so tired of grieving the loss of other people's empathy, the demise of critical thinking and basic humanity around me.

#Loss #CPTSD #Grief #emotionalprose #Reflections

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I Lost Them

I lost them to "God".

I lost them to alcoholism. And then I lost them to the grift that is AA and Alanon.

I lost them to "The Secret", manifesting emptiness and more grifting.

I lost them to crystals, outdated planetary positions, forgotten signs in favor of trends, and "healing light".

I lost them to sickness and death because they didn't believe in science.

I lost them to racism.

I lost them to MAGA

I lost them to Capitalism, Patriarchy and the status quo.

I lost them to Zionism.

Sickness and Death are normal and as humans we learn to cope with the natural losses life brings.

Losing someone to harmful propaganda is like being surrounded by zombies capable of making one choice: to sacrifice their empathy and critical thinking just so they, as an individual living in a human society, can FEEL good regardless (and in some cases in spite of) of how it affects others.

I'm so tired of grieving the loss of other people's empathy, the demise of critical thinking and basic humanity around me.

#Loss #CPTSD #Grief #emotionalprose #Reflections

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Weekly Peer Support Group! Virtual NAMI Connections Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30pm ET

NAMI Connection is a peer recovery support group for adults with mental illness, led by trained facilitators. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community.

If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Eastern Standard Time:
naminycmetro.org/programs/nami-connection

🗺️ If you are in the New York City area, in person groups are every second Thursdays, 6:30 to 8pm ET or third Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8pm ET at the NAMI-NYC office.

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below!

#BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #PTSD #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Schizophrenia #ADHD #Parenting #ChronicIllness #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Anxiety #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Depression #MentalHealth #Selfcare #EatingDisorders #CheckInWithMe #CheerMeOn

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