My therapist has informed me that I have resigned myself to being last/ignored/etc.

My response was "if it gets these ppl out my phone faster? Then yes. It's my fault. Move on" 🙃

Should've clarified that it connects with grad school specifically. I think it parallels without but the thought was triggered by grad school

Yes. Because of the perceived defined end time. And the semi-focused attention (because of group members) which messes with the isolation. Financial control. And the ability to leave *and return(!)* returning is a albatross

So much! And the dynamics are weird. I can make the leaps but I'm struggling to make them clear to other people.

"calling black ppl apes is so they are seen as less than human and can be treated bad."

I'm glad they listened but time and place. Time and place 🤦🏾‍♀️ I apologize in advance to their teacher. There's a lot of hard to answer questions coming their way tomorrow.

They say ooo she smells good, that's just cause I'm heaven sent! Get it Sis! Have a great morning.

This resulted in a longer conversation about turtle hearing and if they can feel fear of the future.

I'm confounding the 2 but honestly, I'm also still sleepy AF because I left the house twice today. I had one unplanned and unwanted surprise nap so the through line isn't clear to me yet. I'm sure my brain will reveal it eventually.

Not exactly. I'm thinking more like how student identity is tied to grades and focusing on the outcome of that more. So much of my lower level classes focus on emotional development more than content b/c 2ndary trauma & written communication skills & ... So planning with that in mind.