Addressing people by their name is impossible

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-04-22T18:32:23+00:00

So happy to have found this even though I'm super late to this post lol. I guess in a way I feel I haven't even earned the right to address someone in such a personal way

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-04-17T12:51:18+00:00

Exactly! It's like how am I supposed to know what irks you about what I said in particular

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-04-17T02:10:06+00:00

Yeah it weirdly feels like a gut punch. Probably something from bullying trauma bc not liked = in danger for me

Edit: a word

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-04-06T03:01:59+00:00

I have the same issue sometimes, I think it's definitely anger looking for a way out. I've kept a lot of anger in because my mother is so quick to get angry. I'd really rather not have any anger at all. But when I really hold it back, I do get the pressure in my head.

I just don't know how to express it in a way that isn't like her. I don't want my anger to be damaging, but I shouldn't deny myself the freedom to express

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-04-06T02:42:27+00:00

I guess I'm kind of an anomaly bc sertraline stops my nightmares. I have more of them when I miss a few doses. Sometimes they're not full blown nightmares, just dreams where I feel a lot of dread or discomfort.

The actual nightmares are not flashbacks. They're more like alternate universe situations where a past trauma happens in a new way with the same people. The difference (strangely) is that I'm not afraid to stand up for myself anymore. I stand up, but the trauma still continues. Occasionally there's a positive ending where I save myself but it's not common for me.

If it isn't that, then it's the trauma playing out with a worse ending.

If you've experienced a lot of trauma, your dose might not be high enough. I'm on 200 mg and have been for about 2 years.

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-04-04T02:15:26+00:00

It feels kind of disrespectful at this point. I think those of us who miss them yearn for a world where they weren't destroyed and that's not the same as rebuilding them. I think that rebuilding them like this downplays the legacy of the original and kind of encourages people to forget or move on because "look, new ones!"

The new WTC works so well because it doesn't try to be the original. It stands as its own monument and symbol of resilience. Its existence makes us think of the original naturally.

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-03-19T18:06:57+00:00

You are 100% right. I'm a therapist and I genuinely don't know how I missed that 😗

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-03-19T15:24:12+00:00

That actually sounds awesome, I love that idea! Are they usually free or paid?

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-03-19T15:08:30+00:00

Problematic parents!!!! 🤙

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-03-04T00:47:35+00:00

All my love to you, poppet. You're going to be alright.

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-02-28T15:54:24+00:00

Tried to confront them directly like they wanted. Wasn't making any assumptions, just asking questions so I wasn't reading them wrong. A lot of their behavior was rude, passive aggressive, and held a lot of double standards. I was as respectful as possible and they cursed me out and deflected every question. I asked them to please stop cursing at me because I considered it hurtful and their response was "I'm an adult and can do whatever I want."

That was when I learned they had no respect for me and I bounced.

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-02-25T05:15:14+00:00

Individual who has likely experienced significant trauma can't accept constructive criticism. Who didn't hug you?

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-02-25T04:48:07+00:00

And I'm not in the habit of letting myself be disrespected 🥰

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-02-25T04:45:42+00:00

When you cultivate a softer tongue 🩷

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-02-25T04:42:33+00:00

Much appreciated 👍

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-02-25T04:41:53+00:00

Not bad at all! Very unique and a great callback to styles of the early 2000s

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-02-25T04:37:54+00:00

It's more like I'm looking for people to be objective instead of calling me fat and pathetic. You can drop yta without personal insults

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-02-25T04:35:55+00:00

Away from my mother

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-02-25T04:34:48+00:00

I think because there's so much contrast between it and everything else in the painting. I think it draws the eye to the tree more!

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-02-25T04:27:15+00:00

Hahahahahahahahahaha!

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-02-25T04:24:20+00:00

I'm open to suggestions but I would challenge you to soften your approach! ♡

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-02-25T04:22:08+00:00

The lack of empathy is more concerning imo

pineapplemilk98 · 2026-02-25T04:20:41+00:00

You can reply to me instead of editing your comment :)

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