Hazy

We might ‘dissociate’ and do the opposite: we check out, numb ourselves, engage in escapism, or fixate harder on connecting with others. In a state of dissociation, it is hard to advocate for our needs, our boundaries, and our limits. In addition, many of us have excellent auto-pilot functions and masking skills for when we dissociate, which can so... See more

“I know most people try hard

to do good and find out too late

they should have tried softer.”

― Andrea Gibson

One size doesn’t fit all. We’re all unique, and the more we try to fit in with what we think we should be, the more we erase parts of who we are to do it.

That shit is dysregulating AF.

We can’t just pick and choose what we hide of ourselves; it doesn’t work like that. When we “erase” something about ourselves we don’t like, parts of what we like g... See more

"It is commonly recognised that sustained interpersonal trauma and abuse is one cause of dissociative disorders. The other cause, less commonly recognised is autistic spectrum sensitivity." Phil Mollon. The Disintegrating Self https://t.co/3T9dNv8b4X