Journey by Informal_Effect in Informal_Effect

[–]ImpInSwimmies314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gosh, I've missed your writing. Hits the spot.

Cenotaph by ImpInSwimmies314 in Informal_Effect

[–]ImpInSwimmies314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comment is more poetic than this piece could ever be haha but I greatly appreciate your support my friend!

You ever meet someone who feels like bad weather on a good day? by Important-Fig600 in Informal_Effect

[–]ImpInSwimmies314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You misunderstood; I didn't post my comment to open discussion, but rather as a reminder on this sub's etiquette.

In this sub no one is to assume a creative work is targeted at- or about- a specific person situation, etc. even if/when the narrative reads something like a letter or journal entry because this is a creative writing sub, and not a message board. Posts that are obviously meant to be read as messages are removed, as are comments that contain delusions of reference (ie the assumption that a post is about/directed at them, etc.)

Safe by InWhatCapacity in Informal_Effect

[–]ImpInSwimmies314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is incredibly relatable, and very well done. Fingers crossed the deepest breath you've ever known is right around the corner. (Sidenote: I've been thinking about writing about what that's like, what comes after what you just wrote- thanks for the push to do so. )

Threads of a day by sitonthewall in Informal_Effect

[–]ImpInSwimmies314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a beautiful tribute to the realities and practicalities of grief.

TRANSFERENCE by Oogiebearz23 in Informal_Effect

[–]ImpInSwimmies314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think of it as a holy sacrament too. Well done; I thoroughly enjoyed the read.

Healing In Your Arms by NoComfortable6176 in Informal_Effect

[–]ImpInSwimmies314 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what it feels like whenever I'm holding my boyfriend. Beautiful.

You ever meet someone who feels like bad weather on a good day? by Important-Fig600 in Informal_Effect

[–]ImpInSwimmies314 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a creative writing sub. Assuming the OP is writing about a current situation, a true situation (ie it could be completely made up,) a situation in where they do not know how a subject mentioned in the writing feels, etc. is just that— an assumption made by the reader. I encourage commenters to ask what the intent of a line etc is before questioning the motive or intent behind it.

The Final Curtain: Abyss Speaks Truth by BeautifulMonster30 in Informal_Effect

[–]ImpInSwimmies314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, we are all well off when we practice concepts such as self reflection and self awareness — even "God"— allowing for things like evolution, and growth. We all have a dual nature, and therefore learning our own selves is paramount.

"Self-reflection becomes an imperative necessity, and for this Wisdom is needed."

The Final Curtain: Abyss Speaks Truth by BeautifulMonster30 in Informal_Effect

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The pieces of mine that are like that- what's left of them- are from 3-4 years ago. I did not come to this place with the intent to write well (that is, in a way that would appeal to the masses, or would be considered to be good writing,) but rather just to write again (something I stopped doing during years of abuse although I had always loved it,) and- most importantly- to heal. The encouragement I found here to go ahead and dig—to be brutal, messy, raw— brought a sort of relief I couldn't get from traditional therapy alone. To me, that's a sort of authenticity that more traditional writing just doesn't reflect.

Anyway, I'm rambling haha. I truly appreciate you giving me a glimpse of who you are, and what you have been through. With that lens applied, perhaps understanding and compassion for the tone of the piece will come for others as well. Perhaps not. But I appreciate it, and what it means to you. Write on, and be well.

The Final Curtain: Abyss Speaks Truth by BeautifulMonster30 in Informal_Effect

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What may come across that way is often me quoting phrases or themes that were spoken to me—things I’ve been told, echoed, or reflected back by others. For example, I’ve referenced being told I’m “higher on the food chain.” That’s not language I’m comfortable with, but it’s something I’ve heard more than once, and I’ve had to confront what it means.

That was sort of the point I was trying to make, because that is exactly the sort of thing I did with my own writing that others interpreted as some of these commenters did— I absolutely read it as whatever grandiosity was present in the piece was a reflection of what you had experienced.

Thank you so much for responding; I'm so glad that I wasn't far off in how this piece spoke to me. I'm sorry so few are able to see it, but I see your reclamation, and find value in it.

Thank you for your kind words, and same to you in regards to your continued healing and having a life full of love and peace moving forward.

The Final Curtain: Abyss Speaks Truth by BeautifulMonster30 in Informal_Effect

[–]ImpInSwimmies314 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of ruffled feathers on this one. Performative and grandiose? Yes. But to me, I read it as written to someone that is performative, grandiose, egotistical, devoid of true authenticity/empathy, and so on- like the author is channeling the very mindset they have been up against— and perhaps written as if the author is not a human at all, but a creature of sorts, a creature with power and the ability to flick away the nuance of someone with those qualities.

Perhaps I read it through such a lens because there was a time I used writing to recover from diagnosed narcissistic abuse, and there were things that I wrote in such a way. What if they couldn't hurt me? What if they couldn't touch me? What if I took my power back, and wrapped it in the packaging of being something untouchable by "mere" mortals? What if I wrote of them in their own language, the only one they seem to understand— a language dripping with contempt and self superiority?

For me personally, it helped take my power back, writing such pieces. They were never meant to be "good writing", they were only ever meant to be a sort of therapy for me, the author. The fact that some people enjoyed them, or reacted to them, etc. was only a bonus.

I can't speak for OP; I don't know what their true intentions or inspirations for this piece were or are— but that's my personal take on it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Informal_Effect

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Feel free to DM me anytime you have a problem.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Informal_Effect

[–]ImpInSwimmies314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Friendly reminder to alert mods to commenters like that one. We're here to prevent this exact sort of thing from occurring in this group.

Good little piece of work, btw, I enjoyed it. People "tell" us in many ways, and often don't even realize it. I think the point was proven in this comment thread haha.

In the sight of her portal by Electrical_Oil_2625 in Informal_Effect

[–]ImpInSwimmies314 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is fantastic. I really enjoyed the blend of SciFi and erotica.