#Never underestimate

[classycookiexo]

#never underestimate #honestly

[yourlovelyspace]

Just look at your special person and let it flow 💝

#never underestimate #gazes #meeting #sweet words #sweet quotes #relationship goals #relationship quotes #relationship #romantic #lovers #in love #couple #love quotes #quotes #love #i love you #beautiful quote #couple goals #spilled writing #spilled poetry #spilled ink #spilled thoughts #spilled words #romantic quotes #romance quotes

[theeroticlover]

Hi! 😊 your blog is really nice to go through and makes me really confident in the type of relationship I want to have.

I am almost thirty and have never had a boyfriend or any type of relationship, mainly because I can't seem to meet anyone that wants a committed relationship where I live, or at least not with me. The older I get, the more insecure I feel about my lack of experience and worry that I won't be able to make someone feel good or that I might get super overwhelmed and emotional if I do find someone who wants to be with me. I guess I'm trying to ask if you have some advice or words of encouragement for older, inexperienced, touch-startved gals like me?

Thank you for what you do!

Hey !! The first thing I want to tell you is; never underestimate yourself, secondly if and when you find your Mr Right, he would would understand your emotions, so you don't have to worry whatsoever.

I am overwhelmed to know that my blog gives you hope...

Hope you find what you seek, sooner than later... cheers 🥂 !!!!

#eroticlover #desires #asked and answered #answered #answered asks #relationship advice #connection #believe #never underestimate #thanks for the ask! #overwhelmed #all the best

[naranjapetrificada]

As the "dealing with grief and other big feelings dredged up by the 🌟Gay Pirate Show🌟" thing appears to be sticking around I thought it was time for a master post about my new favorite thing:

Healing thru fanfic!

I should say up top that a) I usually prefer fic that's canon-compliant or only slightly canon-divergent, especially for healing purposes because I think it helps with immersion and b) the list is short right now but it's definitely gonna grow as time moves on. Anyway, recs beyond the cut:

Fallow Land & Bigger Sky: I've already mentioned before how reading (and sitting with and processing) Fallow Land & Bigger Sky was so incredibly healing but here I am, doing it again! And even if the emotional appeal doesn't get you to read it, you should try it for the beautiful imagery, poetic writing, and carefully and lovingly crafted (and canon-compliant) character study of one Edward Teach.

It's the kind of writing that makes contemplative manual labor, stunning vistas, a mischievous nun, a cute little black lamb, and gallons of homebrewed wine all feel as essential to the fandom experience as any other way we spend time with our blorbos. I literally cannot believe how beautiful and well-executed this story is sometimes.

Brace Yourself and Nestle into Me: I literally just read this one this morning, and it's actually what inspired me to make this post. The premise is that Ed and Stede figure out that they're into each other around episode 7, and they're deliriously happy to know that they feel the same way about each other. But Stede has some (understandable) sexual dysfunction around being queer thanks to the horrible society that he grew up in. Ed is a darling trying to help him through it all, and along the way he realizes he also has some of his own hangups he needs to work through together.

I appreciate that this one doesn't treat healing like a straight line because it never is, and emphasizes that trust can't just be implicit, you really have to talk it through as a crew, even if it's just a crew of two broken middle-aged men who are desperately in love with each other. It also gets into some of the stuff I've been talking about on here about grieving your former selves and the selves you never got to be, which was validating as hell. That sounds heavy and there are concepts that are literally part of modern therapy modalities woven into the story, but there are also warm and loving and hilarious moments too, including this gem:

“Also can you just imagine how proud little horny baby gay Stede would be know you would be to know that whatever he went through, today you’ve got your own ship and are getting completely railed by Blackbeard? I mean, just absolutely dicked down by the most famous pirate in history? He would lose his mind.”

To paraphrase the author notes, the "Healing Power of Gay Sex"  won't fix everything, but I put it to you as a reader that reading and thinking about it also helps. And sometimes it can shake something loose you didn't know you were holding onto! Which is great!

Adrift Between the Dreaming Seas: Based on my usual filtering on ao3 I probably never, ever would have come across this fic if it weren't for a recommendation someone posted on this hellsite. It's got fantasy elements, allegory, metaphors stacked on metaphors, talking animals, and so many other things that would have kept me from ever discovering it on my own. My life would be poorer for it.

Basically Stede is cursed to be a lighthouse keeper on an island that seems to move around the world. Animals show up and the ones who talk to him are members of the crew, and Ed is an actual kraken. It's all this symbolism about monstrosity and trauma and maladaptive coping and the messiness that is Stede's kindness scraping against his self loathing. I shed tears of many kinds along the way, and it made me think hard about community and recovery and the things we do to and for ourselves and others.

It's just a lovely little gem of a story that made me feel so much so deeply while also making me laugh much more than I was anticipating. I'm so glad I gave it a chance.

[that's it for now, more as I keep up my deep dive into the ao3 archives]

#fanfic recs #go ahead and grieve yourself #let's heal together yeah yeah yeah #my therapist would be proud #healing through literature #disenfranchised loss #never underestimate #the healing power of gay sex #ofmd #our flag means death #gentlebeard #blackbonnet #edward teach #stede bonnet #our flag means death #ofmd fanfic #ofmd meta #grief #grief processing #shit to talk about in therapy #don't be afraid to bring up media that speaks to you in therapy #therapy #therapist: 1 me: 0

[kosmicpowers]

"Can you talk about something that isn't that dumb old Saint Seiya show?" My relatives beg desperately.

I smirk as I know they already have the dreaded answer, "No my loves, now let me tell you again about the absolute masterpiece that is Asgard arc."

They cry out in agony, beginning for even a second of a break. But much like a nerdy non-murderous Deathmask I have no mercy.

"You see... There are no true villains in this situation. They are all being helpless pawns and that is what makes the deaths of the God Warriors so harrowing..."

The same song and dance repeats in an endless loop. Constant infodumping with no breaks to anyone I find. This is the power of the special interest. Young neruotypical, I fear you are not right for this strength. It takes very harsh training. But I will teach you if you are determined.

#saint seiya #never underestimate #my ability to talk about it #burn your cosmos #or else

[socialbutterfly19]

#silence #before the storm #never underestimate

[bits-of-wit]

#instagram #fuck up #never underestimate #disappointing affirmations #lol #funny

[its-vicky1]

Never underestimate a woman

#never underestimate #kindergarten wars #manga series #dailyanimanga #anime and manga #manga page #manga panels #shonen manga #funny manga #romcom manga #fighting manga

[greykolla-art]

Charlie: “I’m so glad my most villain-coded friend is at full power again! 🥰💕”

*throws this to you angst goblins like raw steak* ❤️

(No I will not do a part 2!❤️)

#grey art #hazbin hotel comic #hazbin hotel #charlie morningstar #hazbin alastor #alastor #auntie grey needs to take a nap now Jesus Christ #I’m really happy this fixation is pushing me to do grand comic projects like this- but I’m TIRED. #😂😂😂 #my theory is that alastor wants Charlie’s soul cause she’s insanely powerful or special #and she could probably take him out in one strike #but she would never do that cause she is so sweet and lovely #she’s like a gentle giant in terms of power #but she’s not stupid or childish or meek #she’s such a compassionate leader and good friend I love her so much #and then there’s alastor with his manipulative charismatic energy #I think he’ll underestimate her in the end #man i’m so tired #hazbin hotel fanart

[meghannshannonmullet]

truer words were never spoken!

#life quotes #lifestyle #never underestimate #fearless #life lessons #reality #resilience

[viscerasteel]

Top artist any % speedrun submission

Scientifically how many times have I listened to Steam Powered Giraffe for it to beat jack stauber?

OVER 2000 MINUTES WORTH

#never underestimate #the power of immersive daydreaming #and hyperfixating #like thats a one two combo #spotify wrap 2023 #how dare tumblr try to tag this so the swifties find it

[her-thoughts-zone]

#self love #confidence #positivity #get motivated #independent women #self healing #self care #self improvement #self growth #willpower #never underestimate #positive #positive thoughts #positive mindset #positive thinking #positive energy

[living400lbs]

Agatha Christie's books have a lot of middle-aged white male murderers.

Then there's the books where the detective is freaking out that they've eliminated all the suspects [they identified based on assumptions] and everyone else is too old or young or female or a servant or otherwise unsuitable for the crime of murder.

Remember, if you're reading all of Agatha Christie's books, there's 66 novels plus short stories and plays.

And yes, Agatha Christie's works include "unexpected" murderers. Underestimating characters just helps you reach the end without guessing the killer.

#agatha christie #mysteries #thrillers #never underestimate

[screenshot-thoughts]

“wetheurban

Never underestimate the power of visualization.

Never underestimate the power of a good playlist.

Never underestimate the power of solitude.

Never underestimate the power of your words.

Never underestimate the power of asking for help.

Never underestimate the power of a genuine compliment.

Never underestimate the power of therapy.

Never underestimate the power of letting go.

Never underestimate the power of consistency.

Never underestimate the power of tone.

Never underestimate the power of good communication.

Never underestimate the power of journaling.

Never underestimate the power of self-awareness.

Never underestimate the power of your intuition.”

#ideas #my screenshots #screenshot #thoughts #life #mindset #growth #love #change #never underestimate #power #visualization #consistent #genuine #green #intuition

[swimmingruinsdream]

Old Guy on a Bicycle Don't Underestimate T-Shirt

This shirt reminds you to never underestimate the power and strength of an old guy on a bicycle. Whether you're an old guy or just someone who loves cycling, this shirt is perfect for showing off your determination and perseverance.

#Old Guy on a Bicycle Don't Underestimate T-Shirt #old guy on a bicycle #cycling #determination #perseverance #never underestimate #power #strength #t-shirt #apparel.

[beanbagstab]

Sonamy but they’re scene & emo again

#sonamy #sonamy forever #sonic x amy #sonic the hedgehog #amy rose #amy rose fanart #sonic fanart #sonic fandom #sth #sonic #scene #emo #scemo #emo subculture #digital fanart #the emos have returned #it was never a phase #I’m surprised you guys liked the first one #honestly I didn’t think it would resonate with so many but I’m glad it did #never underestimate the emos and the scene kids #got it