I love seeing these posts! 🤣 it breaks up some of the serious stuff I see on the internet and brightens my day.

I told myself a variation of it by saying "it's not like he hits me or anything" and "he's just concerned for my safety" and "what if I AM overreacting?". "A relationship IS about compromise even if I don't like it, right?" Among MANY other lies I told myself while I was trying to survive.

Myself and many of my friends have chosen to reduce our time on social media for our own sanity. I assume that's likely for many others. Your art is wonderful and I like your sense of humor! I hope you start getting more engagement with it soon! I'll pop in more often too. 😄

(3/3) You might get frustrated or angry or sad after a while of just being blown off. You might even ask "do they even care about hanging out?" or "do they even care about me?". That happens when you keep "canceling plans" with yourself all the time too. It just might not be super obvious at first.

(2/3) For example, if I push my needs aside over and over, I'm pretty much telling myself "you're not important right now" over and over. Ever have someone keep telling you they'll hang out with you and then keep canceling last minute and coming up with excuses? It hurts right?

(1/3) Keep in mind, I am not a professional, experiences vary from person to person and this is only speaking from my experience. But I find that the anger and irritability come up when I push my own needs aside too much. It might not even be on purpose. I might just be busy with something else.

Good morning! Orrr afternoon now! This weekend is a follow up appointment with my psychiatrist, maybe a free beginner pole exercise class if it's not already full, an ugly sweater mug club party at my favorite brewery, sending out holiday cards, and attending my friend's choir recital. Busy! 😅

Thanks so much! 🥹 your finch is absolutely adorable! 💕