(aspirational. i have no idea what that feels like)

is there like a technique to it? never seemed like knowing how to do it was the blocker there

absolutely

it's true, there's no winning. the only way to survive there is to grow your own personal collection of mental callouses, but then just makes you... callous

(proceeds to open drawer)

but what are you gonna do with an amber relationship

was just trying to think how i'd want a friend to react if i got assaulted, and honestly an i'm sorry i love you hug seems pretty great

it's easier here for some reason. on twitter even though i'm a small account i still feel this subconscious pressure to behave in a way that's consistent with how i used to behave. account inertia i guess. probably no one else even notices or cares but it still feels constraining

i feel this. the worst part is that when they're under duress is exactly when they need help most but also when they're least able to teach

a hard balance to strike. i just shamelessly unfollow and refollow as the whim strikes, but follower count is not a factor. if it's Meant To Be we'll reconnect

i would never