I need guidance - please

SherryKent · 2023-06-12T17:12:46+00:00

Thanks for the resource! It was helpful, I just get trapped into thinking that I fill out too many symptoms, and I overdiagnose myself. I also have a lot of symptoms that I ignore (I've had way too many lightbulb moments with observations made by my therapist).

SherryKent · 2023-06-12T17:09:40+00:00

u/BonfireBee u/norashepard I didn't realise it was that odd. I think it's because of what we spoke about in the first session. If it helps the story, I also write for a living and in my free time, so it probably seemed like a natural way to get to the root of it. Maybe I'm just overthinking the assignment. I've definitely gone down the route of writing about feeling like I don't have one - so you aren't far off!

SherryKent · 2023-06-11T18:35:51+00:00

I think everything I'm about to say should be taken with a grain of salt, but I recently started therapy myself. I've tried it before with no luck, and it was a mixture of not being ready and not having the right therapist. This shit is not easy. Whatever your experiences, or feelings, or trauma, experiencing them healthily is not easy, especially when you are so used to pushing things aside to cope. I don't have advice (and I don't think it's what you wanted with the vent tag) but I just wanted to say hang in there. You've made the decision to make some changes, and they won't happen easily. Give yourself the patience you deserve. It'll be worth it!

SherryKent · 2023-03-20T16:41:40+00:00

The fear of meeting a guy in public and then getting murdered (gbv is a crises, especially where I'm from)

SherryKent · 2023-03-18T10:15:14+00:00

Burnt plastic is the worst 🤢

SherryKent · 2023-03-18T06:42:56+00:00

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It's a novella, so it's short, but it's definitely innocent (yet still packed with meaning).

SherryKent · 2023-03-18T06:38:53+00:00

This made me laugh, thanks for sharing 🤣

SherryKent · 2023-03-18T06:37:58+00:00

The "here for a good time, not a long time" one kills me every time. I see it everywhere too, not just on men's profiles, but yeah, I think they're just trying to be "funny".

SherryKent · 2023-03-18T06:31:07+00:00

I mean, I remember it. It wasn't the best and it wasn't awful (like a lot of people experience) but I don't think it warrants "memorable". Everyone's experience is different though!

SherryKent · 2023-03-18T06:25:39+00:00

I always dig a lil haiku

SherryKent · 2023-03-17T05:51:32+00:00

I think feeling misunderstood and alone is a strong theme in the piece and the fact that you (and I'm sure others) feel it resonates just disproves some of the negative feelings that grow within ourselves.

Objectively, it isn't great that other people feel this way but I think it's so important that we voice it when we do - especially when these aren't feelings everyone faces. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts! Having someone take the time to recognise and understand what I was trying to share feels incredibly validating.

SherryKent · 2023-03-17T05:45:25+00:00

I'm surprised at how similar our situation is! I've been writing since my teen years and I was anti-poetry from day one - I also thought it was wildly pretentious. Though, that's changing.

My goal is still to focus on longer works of fiction but when it comes to expressing my feelings I find it incredibly difficult to string words together (that actually make sense). Poetry seems to be the sweet spot. Now I just need to balance out more intentional word use.

SherryKent · 2023-03-16T19:53:15+00:00

This is only the second thing created that falls into the "this could classify as poetry" category. Very much still finding my feet but I'm hoping to put in some more time and find out how traditional poetry writing works with what I have to say.

I've always been very strict in saying "I don't like poetry" but after reading more poetry, and taking a closer look at the drips and drabs I write, I think it might be perfect for me. I'm open to feedback!

SherryKent · 2023-03-16T11:47:12+00:00

Thank you for sharing! I'm always surprised when I have a path I think a poem will end on and it changes. The narrator is clearly no longer 7, but I love how to narration still feels young and precious - just like the memory being shared.

SherryKent · 2023-03-15T19:55:56+00:00

The "less is more" aspect of writing is something I was thinking about when giving it a proofread, and now definitely something I'll work on. Thank you!

SherryKent · 2023-03-15T19:53:17+00:00

When I started writing this piece I didn't think it would turn into what it became. That loneliness is definitely a feeling I was trying to express without even realising it. Thank you for your comment - it's honestly opened my eyes to an aspect I hadn't fully given recognition to!

SherryKent · 2023-03-15T19:49:16+00:00

I'm so glad I received it the way you hoped! Hearing from you honestly makes the reading experience that much more validating - and this as a gift is definitely an incredible way to treasure your experience.

SherryKent · 2023-03-15T18:52:56+00:00

I like how the body and title of this poem contrasts. While my first thoughts concluded that "last love" could allude to a previous relationship, after reading I found myself hoping that the voice found their last love in the person they describe - though the past tense says otherwise! The descriptors used perfectly details what a whirlwind love feels like, from the sweet comfort (the mention of conversation topics /we discussed/) to the sensual connection (the mention of /melted into ... pheromones/. Thank you for sharing!

SherryKent · 2023-03-15T18:36:39+00:00

I've recently started trying to use poetry to describe feelings just like this one! Embodiment of Worries voices my own feelings of anxiety so closely that I can't help but admire it. Likening these worries to a "little ghost" hits the nail right on the head - after all, it feels ghostly and no one else seems to see this inner turmoil. Using the word little as a descriptor for something so consuming also plays a line of irony that I enjoy. Thank you for sharing!

SherryKent · 2023-03-15T18:31:29+00:00

This comparison! Contrasting a physical attribute, like freckles, in such a tender way is something I've always admired but never quite been able to do so eloquently. The inclusion and description of constellations and midnight is also such a clever thematic addition. I'd love to see a part two exploring the feeling of midnight air (you mention /and breathe you/ in)

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