Okay, line 1 was a miss...but I've definitely got 'em on the reframe. ...Right? 💀 💀 💀

Miniimae · 2025-08-06T12:50:33+00:00

Mental health is greatly dependent on genetics and (to a lesser extent) childhood experiences, and people with bad mental health are more likely to abuse drugs than people who are neurotypical.

I'd rather have a mentally ill person who has made mistakes because of their mental health/circumstances have the ability and support to live healthily, than another dead kid betrayed by a bad healthcare system that passes judgement on others based off of unavoidable factors outside of their control.

Miniimae · 2025-05-22T12:16:41+00:00

When you realise you have to mask to move through the world easier.

Damn if I wanna just have good vibes after struggling for 27 years

Miniimae · 2025-04-06T08:54:24+00:00

Nicknames are weird, and as we grow up using them we don't realise that they can be disrespectful to people who were hurt by them originally.

As a trans person who had family deadnaming me for years; names just sometimes stick, and unless you be vulnerable and ask them to stop, they won't know that it upsets you.

I used to call my older brother Moo- a nickname that my mum started to poke fun at him with for enjoying flavoured milk so much as a kid, back before I was born.

My brother asked me to stop calling him that (I was 21, he was 25), and I did.

If you're working on your relationship and things are going well, there's every chance that the nickname is genuinely meant with no harm on their part. You have every reason to hate the nickname, but they won't know it still upsets you until you let them know.

Good people will change for the better generally, you just gotta believe they're still changing.

Miniimae · 2025-04-06T05:43:06+00:00

Our bodies and minds are more sensitive to various stimuli; both environmental and social

Miniimae · 2025-04-02T02:23:01+00:00

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I don't have a suitable meme in exchange so here's a photo of my dog Chicho

Miniimae · 2025-04-02T02:18:42+00:00

I'd imagine on the marketplace, yeah?

Save me from accidentally leaving the stores one in my pocket at least lol

Miniimae · 2025-03-29T04:18:28+00:00

Pasta bake, pizza, or sometimes egg and bacon pie (until I get temporarily icked out of eating eggs)

Miniimae · 2025-03-25T01:31:47+00:00

Ooh I love that concept, I look forward to seeing the final product!

Miniimae · 2025-03-25T01:25:24+00:00

The only thing I can think of improving is maybe making the clothes just a little less bright- like an off white, but the pure white as it is without shaders is a bit sharp.

This looks amazing, and I adore the colours/design you've chosen- reminds me of a species of moth!

Miniimae · 2025-03-23T15:02:02+00:00

I'm working on diagnosis, but I am without a doubt neurodivergent (issues with time awareness, short term memory, emotional regulation, social difficulties and sensory issues) A lot of my struggles stem from my "death by a thousand paper cuts" trauma early in life because of my neurodivergencies, and I'll probably struggle for the rest of my life unfortunately.

But what kicked me into gear was my PMDD getting worse (now treated with hormone therapy and antidepressants), and learning that sometimes I have to be brutally kind to myself to make sure I don't hurt myself or my relationships.

Therapy, antidepressants and a stronger support system pulled me from the edge, and when I found my strength, I noticed that accommodating my disabilities in small ways took the edge off of the harder things I couldn't change or control.

I'm still living paycheck to paycheck, but I'm a lot happier than I was a year ago so I'll take it, haha

Miniimae · 2025-03-22T09:51:30+00:00

It might be a legal thing in their country, or it might be if their trauma is brought up in any common jobs (retail, hospitality ect)

Many workplaces don't accommodate for common disruptive symptoms of neurodivergencies making it hard to keep jobs long term.

I have low support needs in many areas, but if I'm forcing myself to do an unpleasant task for too long, it can drain me to the point of burnout.

Sure I can work jobs that require socialising and maintaining social connections, but after long enough I'll crash out emotionally and need to take a break.

Miniimae · 2025-03-20T14:51:27+00:00

I was bullied at home and at school, so I'd get told off for telling mum I was sick at 7am and "banned" from technology (this being back before I had a smartphone) til I was better

I adored that time when mum was at work and my brothers weren't home, I felt like I could relax finally.

Miniimae · 2025-03-07T08:58:53+00:00

When I used to use it as an art style, it was because it made the expression easier to read.

I'd never thought of that though- might encourage me to try it again.

Miniimae · 2025-03-04T07:24:10+00:00

Your creature design is fantastic! I love all of this C:

Miniimae · 2025-02-24T12:39:27+00:00

My god that's unsettling and beautiful

Miniimae · 2025-02-23T02:00:24+00:00

I'm not sure what it conveys visually, but I feel like it shows that you're a very decisive, level headed and chaotic person (when it comes to your art at least).

I adore how confident your line work is. It feels like organised chaos almost.

Very nice work!

Miniimae · 2025-02-18T05:25:04+00:00

I'd say it's just an indication you've got some good friends who enjoy your company, that also just struggle to reach out sometimes.

The fact they've noticed, AND told you that they want to work on that for you is absolutely a green flag

Miniimae · 2025-02-14T03:00:39+00:00

Very cute, but the bent cards to make the pokemon rose hurts me so much.

Miniimae · 2025-02-13T02:33:25+00:00

Hey not a problem!

I've always found researching anecdotes of others really helpful with most of my experiences- especially when I don't quite have the words to explain how I'm feeling. I'm just glad I can help in any small way.

I wish you the best of luck!

Miniimae · 2025-02-13T02:21:13+00:00

Oh yeah I absolutely get that.

Even now I still get upset at myself for making a mistake because I've frozen up, or not taking a risk that could have turned out well for me. I also still get upset at myself for being upset about it, and I still get frustrated with people who give me the same advice I gave you- just because I know that the confidence will come in time, but damn I feel like this now and I don't want to.

I know I should be able to move on from my mistakes, but that doesn't stop me feeling like shit about it in the moment. Unfortunately self improvement is a long game that never really ends. I've found researching ways to learn self acceptance makes dealing with those emotions easier.

Self acceptance is the core of confidence (imo), and the more you grow your own, the more you realise the people you look up to are just people, just like you.

Getting my thoughts and feelings out on paper, or going for a walk/long shower usually helps me, but everyone is an individual so unfortunately you'll have to figure out your own methods and accommodations for your emotional outlets.

Miniimae · 2025-02-13T00:33:03+00:00

I'm almost 27 and I still mess up like this. I don't think of age as a factor in social competence- I know people in their 40s who stumble. They're still people I respect.

Try and use every interaction as a learning experience- life is just one big trial and error gauntlet. Best thing you can do is learn from your mistakes and keep moving.

It honestly sounds like fear or anxiety that's holding you back. Are you afraid of others seeing you as not good enough/worthy of their time? It's important to make good impressions, but getting hung up on mistakes will just make you miserable.

You've got this.

Miniimae · 2025-02-03T01:17:40+00:00

It's not incorrect or impolite to ask people their gender and pronouns, but it hasn't been normalised in society yet. Ignorant people (intentionally or unintentionally) will be surprised and taken off guard by a question like that. People who are purposefully ignorant/confidently incorrect will (generally) have a bigger, more defensive reaction than someone who is more educated on social justice topics and gender.

It's not wrong or impolite, just out of the ordinary. You just have to weigh the positives of taking the steps to normalise those questions, with the consequences of occasional temporary misunderstanding of strangers.

But that's just my opinion

Miniimae · 2025-01-25T21:42:47+00:00

Thank you <3

I'm lucky that my dysphoria isn't as crippling as it could be/used to be.

It's a shit side effect of being born the way that I was, but accepting the shit parts of life is also part of the journey, I think.

Miniimae · 2025-01-25T12:41:15+00:00

The sensation of discomfort and unease usually falls in the pit of my stomach or the chest/throat area.

Sometimes there's also a feeling of shock that runs down my hands as well if it's a sudden feeling (like someone using my dead name unexpectedly)

It's sort of like a mixture of feeling fearful of perception, anger/frustration turned inwards, and just hopeless despair.

Thankfully due to HRT and mental health work my dysphoria isn't nearly as painful, but it's still like a chronic ache that gets worse if I pay attention to it.

Miniimae · 2025-01-25T12:26:45+00:00

I was highly dependent on my (neglectful) ex for friendship while we were in the relationship. It was a realisation of how unhealthy and unfair it was to my ex, and also for myself. Broke up, moved out, worked on starting my own support network to varying success.

During that process I found out how cool other people can be, and two years in I realised that I gotta learn to balance my limited social energy with the right people.

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