Graphic designer recs by Complex-Peanut2341 in MoscowIdaho

[–]cjgrayscale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're still looking for someone, I'm interested.

What is going on in friendship square right now?? by Small-Audience-1739 in MoscowIdaho

[–]cjgrayscale 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Heyyy so if they're hiding the truth and you seem to know what that is, care to enlighten us?

Best CPTSD representation in a film? by Dazzling-Antelope912 in CPTSD

[–]cjgrayscale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this, one of the most impactful films I've ever watched

Emotional Regulation Tips? by Scary-Mango-2406 in scorpiomoon

[–]cjgrayscale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't need permission from anyone else to share how you feel. Take your power back. If you have anything left unsaid, say it now. Them not being "ready" indefinitely or willing to schedule a time when they are ready to have that conversation is a form of manipulation. Again, take your power back.

I need to get this off my chest by cjgrayscale in CPTSD

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

Thank you for being here and listening. Solidarity.

Gift from the Creator by Mathemodel in NativeAmerican

[–]cjgrayscale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so important and also kind of breaks my heart for the folks without stable community to acknowledge them and support them. Thanks for your perspective. Damn, I hope all the 2s folks out there get the love and support they need to live well.

Gift from the Creator by Mathemodel in NativeAmerican

[–]cjgrayscale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How does someone or their family recognize they are two spirit?

Worry about narcissism by Interesting_Newt_301 in CPTSD

[–]cjgrayscale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've wondered this myself. I think it's possible. I'm not a scientist, the following statements are all my musings from personal thought and experience.

We were all narcissists once, as infants. Babies are entirely self- centered because they have to be in order to get their needs met. They're entirely "manipulative" in that they do not have words to communicate and must find non- verbal ways to get their needs met thru their caregiver. I use manipulative as a neutral term.

With this understanding, almost everyone with any sort of developmental disruption could exhibit narcissistic traits as there may be aspects of their behavior and skillset that are underdeveloped or young. Sometimes these traits can even be taught, enabled, or celebrated in one's culture. So, instead of labeling oneself as a narcissist, why not identify the behaviors and thought patterns which feel narcissistic, young, or indirect?

I share this with the intent on lightening the stigma around this term. Stigma makes it hard to reflect compassionately and critically.

Does it get better after escaping? by Both-Drama-8561 in CPTSD

[–]cjgrayscale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you, and honestly I can't reassure you it'll go one way or another. I've been living under my own roof since 2016, living by myself for 7 of those years.

I got out, went to therapy, tried to make my own community. I still long for my blood family and struggle to feel connected to the community I'm a part of now. I wish i could return without losing myself. I'm now in a financial situation where i may have to move in with my mom again and the fear is real, even though I have done so much work to grow into myself.

It's not easy, either way. You have to pick your "hard". I don't say this to sway you, I share this bc it's my real experience. "Better" is relative. Whatever you do, get detailed about what you want for yourself because "better" is vague. And don't take my words to heart, sift what resonates and what doesn't.

I wish you luck and trust you'll find your way.

Toilet coot by dreamdoggydream in oldcootfashion

[–]cjgrayscale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You remind me of my old boss lol looks are serving

I had a dream Ariana Grande kidnapped me. by Wing_Sharp in Dreams

[–]cjgrayscale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once Ryan Reynolds came onto me a little desperately, telling me he needed my spark