here is a list of the slugcats i think are most intelligent in descending order.
Spearmaster - they know the RW equivalent of sign language and generally seem especially intelligent. Not saying other scugs couldn’t learn, spearm is just the only one (in the local area at least)
Gourmand - capable of crafting. id like to think their weight is a result of their cleverness, since they were able to find lots of food and ways to evade danger despite their lowered agility
Artificer - obviously smart enough to understand the concept of revenge and hatred. It’s different from associating scavs with danger, since they’re actively seeking to kill them.
Hunter - another lab-raised scug. Needs higher intelligence to be able to hunt for lack of natural weapons.
Rivulet - I mean, they understood complex directions from both Pebbles and Moon. Not a lot of other evidence though.
Survivor - going by the intro cutscene, Surv is a young adult, and not as experienced on their own.
Monk - i think Monk is younger than Surv. Little baby critter doesn’t know the horrors of the world yet, hasn’t learned the way of life.
Saint - Haven’t beaten Saint yet, don’t have enough evidence to support my claim, but I think they’re less intelligent and more instinctual.
As an adult still living with their abusive parent, I often find that affirmations meant to empower me are unhelpful at best. They often feel like they're overstating the amount of agency I have as an adult; I've spent my entire life being abused. It's all I know and I have a lifetime of conditioning and nervous system damage to show for it.
All that doesn't just go away now that I'm older than 18, and neither do the material circumstances that keep me here. Even though I have more legal rights and have grown since I was younger, I am still not in control by the very nature of being the victim in an abusive relationship. So, for those who relate, here are some affirmations that might hit different:
My abuser does not have my best interests in mind, even if they think they do.
I am my own person; my mind and body belong to me.
My feelings are justified, and I deserve to feel and express them.
I am doing what I need to survive, and that is all I need to do.
I am doing my best given the knowledge, resources, and support I have.
I am the only person who can decide what is best for me.
My situation is unfair and wrong. I deserve to be happy and safe.
I do not have to engage in toxic positivity; that will only hurt me.
As long as I am alive, there is something good in this life for me - no matter how small.
I have inherent rights just because I exist.
I shouldn't have to deal with this on my own; I deserve support and protection.
Everything I need is something I deserve. Everything I deserve is something I need.
If any of these don't resonate, feel free to discard them. Everyone finds comfort and empowerment differently.