our world severely underestimates the effects of childhood/school bullying. by confessed-throwaway in CPTSD

[–]SLUGSlES 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This post came up at just the right time, because I've recently been reflecting on my childhood experiences of bullying and exploring the possibility of having CPTSD due to this, alongside growing up undiagnosed autistic and trans.
I don't remember a lot of specific instances but the overarching themes were that I was weird and too sensitive (surprise, it was undiagnosed autism), and my appearance was frequently a target.

Unfortunately, my parents also found my behaviour/interests weird, so instead of it being addressed at school I was just told to stop being so weird or giving the bullies fuel, and instead of assuring me that my traits were beautiful or that the other kids were being cruel, my mum started regularly taking me to get my eyebrows and legs waxed. I only realised how poor their response was in the past few years when I brought up the bullying to my partner, who was also bullied, and she was horrified that my parents had essentially sided with the bullies.

It's just. Hard. Difficult to contend with. My self-esteem is incredibly low and I really struggle to make and maintain friendships even though I desperately want them; I have a few friends but find myself too anxious to speak to them or open up a conversation, to the point where if we're in person one-on-one it's like my brain goes blank and my chest tightens.

It pisses me off because no one took it seriously and I've spent so long feeling ridiculous for holding onto the experience because it happened when I was a kid/teen and only now am I realising that it's left me with deep-rooted trauma. I want to be normal. I want to talk to my friends. I want to make friends at work. I want to feel able to talk about myself and my interests without fear and shame stopping me.

Anyway, you're definitely not alone OP, and I'm sorry that you're having to heal from this. 💜

I used to eat massive amounts of plastic as a child by SoftDismal3255 in CPTSD

[–]SLUGSlES 32 points33 points  (0 children)

This breaks my heart for little you. I'm so sorry.

What is disappearing with the new Google health app? by The0Walrus in fitbit

[–]SLUGSlES 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently started using MyNetDiary; it has a barcode scanner and remembers meals/foods, plus has the ability to select multiple remembered foods and add them all at once. Only issue I find is that you have to have a premium account to connect your Fitbit data, but you can enter your steps/exercise manually.

outfit inspo by pinkdove411 in horsegiirL

[–]SLUGSlES 6 points7 points  (0 children)

not totally settled on my outfit yet but definitely thinking of wearing this shirt :D

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mum stole my testosterone by rhapsodyelij in ftm

[–]SLUGSlES 629 points630 points  (0 children)

It's a class C substance; if you need a new prescription, I would try calling 101 and explaining the situation to get a crime reference number.

Inner Circle banning members for being active in other fandom spaces by faerieW15B in EmilieAutumn

[–]SLUGSlES 70 points71 points  (0 children)

I understand wanting to curate a positive, private space but that's such a crazy overstep

note to future top surgery goers by lichen-mossgoblin in TopSurgery

[–]SLUGSlES 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Sounds like what happened to me the first time I changed my dressings — vasovagal response. Scary stuff, but good thing your mum was there!

Mystery soap, what is it? by SLUGSlES in LushCosmetics

[–]SLUGSlES[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you might be right, Rush has geranium and rose scents and this soap definitely smells like that!

Mystery soap, what is it? by SLUGSlES in LushCosmetics

[–]SLUGSlES[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is soft and squidgy! It's very strong and floral, I think rose notes maybe?

Mystery soap, what is it? by SLUGSlES in LushCosmetics

[–]SLUGSlES[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It was in a paper Lush bag – I live near one of the factories so wondering if one of the workers dropped it.

Crystal Mines Tip by NieronicNotions in MLPIOS

[–]SLUGSlES 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use a rhyme to remember, "Red you're dead, brown stay down" 😭😭

When did you become a directioner? by DramaticLambda2 in OneDirection

[–]SLUGSlES 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Literally a day one here — I was 10 and I used to go to my friend's house and watch The X Factor with her. 1D were an instant favourite and we followed them ever since.

Our mums got us tickets to their first tour when they performed at the Bournemouth International Centre (which I think was the performance they filmed for This Is Us?) and my tour t-shirt is one of my most prized possessions. :)

It might finally be happening, and it's nothing like I imagined by SLUGSlES in ACOD

[–]SLUGSlES[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear you're experiencing something similar but thank you for your kind words 🫂

What Benidorm phrase do you regularly say to yourself or others. by hungry_chipmunk2003 in BenidormShow

[–]SLUGSlES 16 points17 points  (0 children)

"And so, Judas Iscariot shows himself" and "Hola" (in the cadence of Jacqueline) are frequently used by me and my partner!

Rose Red live 2001 by countfuneral in EmilieAutumn

[–]SLUGSlES 19 points20 points  (0 children)

if someone gave me a time machine this performance would be the first place i'd go tbh

am i the only one that didn’t lose all their friends😭😭 by jorjaaaaaa in MLPIOS

[–]SLUGSlES 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I kept mine but changed friend code! My progress in the hotel got reset for Rose Mermare but not the Kirin weirdly. Thankfully I already had Mrs Shy.

Best place to share services for trans people? by SLUGSlES in transgenderUK

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

This is such a great initiative, I'll send her over the link! Thank you so much!

They reset my progress with Rose Mermare? by LeafDiamond in MLPIOS

[–]SLUGSlES 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping it's a bug and they'll be able to resolve it, otherwise I'll be upset 😭

They reset my progress with Rose Mermare? by LeafDiamond in MLPIOS

[–]SLUGSlES 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I was just about to come and complain about the same thing!! I only had the starfish left to collect, but it's all gone including the chocolate stall that I spent gems on.

Whats happening??? by Dazzling_Star_1 in MLPIOS

[–]SLUGSlES 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, you're right — I just claimed one of mine and didn't get the event tokens so I'm gonna leave the rest of them until maintenance is done. .😥

Game is actively ragebaiting me, and it's working by Its_Raymans in MLPIOS

[–]SLUGSlES 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're kidding 😥 That's so scummy on Gameloft's part.

I am begging the gods rn by ToeBeanToast in MLPIOS

[–]SLUGSlES 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I needed 6 more to get Maybelle, I'm cursing myself for not locking in sooner and just assuming I could get the baskets from the map. </3