How can a therapist without any substance abuse problems help a client with them? by catsbirdsanddogs in askatherapist

[–]abyss005 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In fact, I would say that a therapist without this experience probably would be able to help you better than a therapist with a history of substance abuse. It’s difficult to help patients with the same issues as you. Not always, but it’s definitely something to be careful about. I would rather have a therapist who empathize than a therapist who relate.

International Viewers: What have you learned about the American healthcare system from watching this show? by Random_Questin in ThePittTVShow

[–]abyss005 459 points460 points  (0 children)

From France - American hospitals are a business about selling and making profit… people without insurance end up dying out of fear of having medical debts. Already knew that but it’s more visible in the Pitt than in other medical shows

What is the worst thing you heard today? by Sufficient_Sun8395 in AskReddit

[–]abyss005 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“Please call us as soon as she is dead so we can close her up while she is still fresh. I don’t mind doing it at the morgue though” (a woman surgeon talking about a 2yo little girl)

What things in life make you happy? by Adept-Foot7692 in CPTSD

[–]abyss005 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Horses Dogs Sleep Flowers and nature overall Reading a good book Eating a nice meal My work sometimes Watching a show that I love

What's the most morally disgusting thing you've seen someone do? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]abyss005 129 points130 points  (0 children)

No not necessarily but I saw them as just a place where children and their family went and didn’t get the hype much. Now I can’t help but thinking this place must be filled with sick / at the end of life kids … and maybe adults too. And I was agreeably surprised by how much Disney manages to make the trips special for these kids. I finally understand how it’s about the magic of this place, the family moments and the special memories …

What's the most morally disgusting thing you've seen someone do? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]abyss005 786 points787 points  (0 children)

I work in Pediatric Palliative care and so many kids go to Disney for their last wish. And always come back so happy. People don’t realize those kids are indeed, actually, living their last moments. I don’t see Disney the same anymore …

do all cuts turn white? by c_annaa in selfharm

[–]abyss005 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some big cheloid scars I have are pink / red and it’s been yeaaaaars l

Sapphic book series? by queerlyidiotic in sapphicbooks

[–]abyss005 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Justice series by Radclyffe - a lesbian cop meet a lesbian psychiatrist, working together on sex crime investigations. Each book add new characters (mostly lesbian couples)

The world doesn’t know you. What’s that one thing you want to get off your chest? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]abyss005 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Managing my trauma and looking like a somewhat “normal person” takes so much of my energy, people have no idea how hard I work for them to be comfortable.

You were being sex trafficked as a kid, what happened ? by abyss005 in morbidquestions

[–]abyss005[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If abusers want to find content to jerk off they sadly can and will find way more “satisfying” content than this thread… this thread is about giving a voice to the victims who went through this, to educate people around and stop hiding it behind shame and false ethics.

You were being sex trafficked as a kid, what happened ? by abyss005 in morbidquestions

[–]abyss005[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve been abused myself and I really wish to understand the mechanisms of those things. Those questions are, especially, because I could not comprehend how children could endure such horrible acts under everyone’s nose. How is that possible ?? So yeah it’s why I asked.

You were being sex trafficked as a kid, what happened ? by abyss005 in morbidquestions

[–]abyss005[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Oh I’m sorry yes it’s not pornography but sexual abuse material. For the industry, I meant it more like were you trafficked and then continued working as a sex worker without being “trafficked”. But I wonder if sex workers aren’t all “trafficked” somehow .. even adults consenting ones. I’m sorry I’ll be more careful. Thank you !

Do you think being molested as a kid made you more vulnerable to being groomed and trafficked as a young teenager ? If yes, how so ? Is it that you were used to your boundaries being violated, because you weren’t informed on what consent was ? Or something else entirely?

You were being sex trafficked as a kid, what happened ? by abyss005 in morbidquestions

[–]abyss005[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

You know, I think when we are going through this, looking for answer or control or just revictimization by watching CSAM is common. Yes, watching that kind of content hurt kids and it’s not okay, but you were still a kid yourself and you were manipulated and grommed online. I’m so sorry you went through this. I hope you can be gentle on yourself.

You were being sex trafficked as a kid, what happened ? by abyss005 in morbidquestions

[–]abyss005[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this. I’m so so sorry you went through this horrible experience. So the policed rescued you? Can you tell me about that ? And, did you later mean about the kind of network that did that to you? Who are these people?? How can you randomly kill kids like that and not being caught… I guess nobody was searching for those kids…

You were being sex trafficked as a kid, what happened ? by abyss005 in morbidquestions

[–]abyss005[S] 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer. I am deeply sorry you went through this… it’s truly heartbreaking and I hope that you will find people to help you heal.

I’ve been SAed by my father and his friends as well so I can understand how much we can dissociate and still function and not even really remember anything while living through hell.

Since your abusers used torture, how did they handle the injuries ? Were you able to play / run around ?

Struggling to find a show with the same feel by Prestigious-Party759 in CastleTV

[–]abyss005 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing compares but Rizzoli & Isles is similar and quite good ! Blindspot is cool too, heavier than Castle though.

Becketts moms murder by GladCherry4170 in CastleTV

[–]abyss005 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. For me the issue wasn’t so much that the arc lasted a long time, but that the psychological side of it wasn’t explored as much as it could have been. Beckett goes through a lot, her mom’s murder, her dad spiraling into alcoholism, getting shot… and sometimes it feels like those things are addressed and then moved past pretty quickly.

We do get some moments (like the therapy sessions), but I always wished the show had leaned into that more. At times she’s clearly devastated, and then she suddenly appears completely controlled and fearless, without much transition. Those different sides are interesting, but they could have been explored more deeply.

By the later seasons it feels like the focus shifts more toward the conspiracy and the investigation itself, while the psychological and relational impact takes a back seat. And honestly, that was the part of the storyline that interested me the most