#do your best to be kind to yourself

[uncanny-tranny]

Niche politics tip: If you start dissociating from politics so much it starts feeling like each side is akin to a football team or a game, you might need to take a step back in order to recuperate.

When you're so caught up in politics that you need to dissociate from the humanity of it in order to engage with politics, that's not a good sign. It's especially not a good sign when we are talking about human rights

#politics #it's especially weird when people treat your human rights as a game to 'win' regardless of how it affects you #there have been so many trans allies i've come across who treat trans rights as a game or a bargaining chip. and that's. kind of scary #this doesn't solely apply to trans rights but it's something i've encountered before #but i think a lot of people are so... desensitized? unaffected by horrible things that they genuinely dissociate from it #that's not a good thing though i think #in the long run it's for the best if you try avoiding this defense mechanism as much as possible... #...you are not the spawn of satan for stepping back to ground yourself back to earth... #...have you ever been on a plane where they tell you that in the event the plane goes down you put YOUR oxygen mask on first?... #...it's a similar principle when applied to politics... #...how exactly ARE you going to help like you want to and how others need when you are ground into dust? #and no this isn't 'be complicite!!!!' if people read it like that... #...this post is saying 'do not view people as a game to win because you are so desensitized to the horror around you'...

[lolotr]

Okay but it will give me life if Imogen gets to say "I'm bi actually" in the next season and them have nick give her the biggest hug and then they're bi4bi bffs forever and ever and

#heartstopper #heartstopper spoilers #I adore this girl #And I actually don't care if she ends up queer or just does some questioning and determines she's straight #Bc that's also an experience #Being surrounded by queer people will make you do some healthy questioning of your assumed heteronormativity even of yourself #If you come out the other side of that straight it's still important work #BUT #I've been saying since s1 I wouldn't be surprised if she is queer and I would ADORE that too #And her and nick being the best of friends gives me life #I saw someone post that they wanted her to end up alone and happy at the end of s3 and I kind of adore that #Like she figures herself out not through a relationship but through having supportive friends #And then choosing to be alone #God this show is everything

[cerise-on-top]

Hiiiii how have you been love bug? (Please tell me if your uncomfortable with that term since you are non-binary and they/them I’m not sure what nicknames you are uncomfortable with it’s just what I call my friends and just a nickname I have for people in general🫶🏻🫶🏻 ) so I’d like to to request farah with a adhd reader who is hyper forgetful and sometimes has meltdowns ( as someone with adhd)🧡🧡🧡

Hey! I'm fine! Bought some more yarn for my leftover blanket today, which I'm excited to work on! And don't worry, I think love bug is really cute! I don't mind most nicknames, but thank you for being considerate, I really do appreciate it! Hope you're doing well as well ^^

I don't have ADHD, so I don't know at all what it's like for someone with it! I had to do some research on it, so I don't know if these are actually viable methods of helping, but I tried! Please do correct me with something that might help and I'll add it in this post afterwards! I hope this is enjoyable to you regardless! Thank you for the request!

Farah with a Reader with ADHD

Farah doesn’t particularly know a lot about mental illnesses. She may be traumatized, yes, but that doesn’t mean she ever had the time to research any of them. So she’s definitely not the best person to go to when it comes to things like these, but she tries, even if she can’t always understand everything that’s going on. You’re suffering, and that’s enough for her to know she should do something to help you.

You being this forgetful may be a cause of concern for her, though. It’s not every day she meets someone who forgot what they did five minutes prior. It’s especially concerning when it’s something important, though, like seeing a doctor. Although she may be worried for you potentially developing something as severe as dementia eventually, she’ll try to push her worries aside and help you to the best of her abilities. If you ever need reminders, she can help you. Farah remembers and retains things very well, she’s never had any issues with it since she had to in order to get by. If you need to remember something, she’ll remind you a few times a day. You have an appointment? Don’t forget about it tomorrow, I’ll tell you again then. However, she’s also a big fan of post its and will write down whatever it is you may need and place it somewhere she knows you’re going to see it. I know, out of sight, out of mind, but she’ll also text you and have you make reminders on your phone for important things so you don’t forget. Won’t get mad at you for forgetting your anniversary, she can see that it’s hard for you to remember things and won’t yell at you or anything either. However, she will mention that it was your anniversary, or maybe her birthday. For the most part she just wants to spend those days with you, if she can, and will thus remind you. Again, you don’t need to feel ashamed for forgetting, she’ll tell you that it’s quite alright and that you shouldn’t worry. She’s patient like that.

If you have a meltdown in front of her, she definitely would not know what to do at first. Depending on what kind of meltdown it is, she’ll react differently. If it creeps up on you, slowly making you irritated, then she’ll ask you what’s wrong. Regardless of your answer, she’ll ask you how she can help you, if you would like to be left alone or if you would like to take a small break in any way. She gets it and she’ll get you away from whatever is stressing you out so you can slowly recharge. If you really do want to be left alone for a while, she will comply, but will knock on your door to check up on you every once in a while and will bring you some food as well. Farah just wants you to be well, so she’ll take care of you how she thinks might help. Food is always good, food usually helps her, so she hopes it’ll do the same for you as well.

If it’s a sudden meltdown where you don’t know where left and right are anymore, then she’ll get you away from everyone else at first. While she can’t imagine what it’s like for you, it likely isn’t very pleasant for you to be crying and screaming in front of other people. Hoping that you trust her, she’ll try to ground you, asking you how you’re feeling, what you’re feeling and how she could help you. What happened is also another question she would ask you. Again, she won’t really know what to do on her own, but she tries her best. Farah will talk to you in a soothing tone and try to distract you at first so you can calm down a bit. Whether it be cracking a joke or asking you about your top five favorite reptiles. Even if you can’t answer her properly, she’ll just reassure you that it’s okay, that everything is just bad in this moment and that it’ll pass. She’s with you this entire time and won’t leave you unless you want her to. Asks you to breathe a bit with her. In all your time being together, she’s likely learned a breathing technique or two that might help you.

Once your meltdown is over, she’ll be very gentle with you, especially if she can see you’re beating yourself up over it. You really shouldn’t feel ashamed for something that you can’t help, it’s not your fault. If you feel especially down, she’ll give you a kiss on the forehead and get some ice cream with you. Something like a meltdown seems exhausting to her. While she doesn’t want to seem like she’s rewarding you for having a meltdown, she does want you to be kind to yourself afterwards, that’s what the ice cream is for. And if you don’t want ice cream, then some berries, fruits or a small snack will suffice as well. Either way, she’s there for you the entire time until you feel better.

#cod #cod x reader #farah karim #farah karim x reader #I didn't think anyone at all would notice or remember that I'm non binary #I don't really mention that fact as much as other things but it makes me happy that some people do pay attention! #also love bug is a really cute nickname! your friends must be very lucky to have someone like you in their lives! #again I don't have ADHD I only have schizophrenia and there doesn't seem to be too much of an overlap among them #so I really don't know what it's like to live with ADHD but I get the forgetfulness #I have so many reminders on my phone and on small paper notes it's incredible #I also journal every day so I don't forget what I did during the day. that's one of my best habits yet #but yeah I'm also the kind of person who can't remember what they did five minutes ago and it's so very frustrating #sometimes I wanna look something up on google only to forget five seconds later what it was #sometimes retracing my steps helps me remember but not always unfortunately it's very annoying #but we are just so very strong for living with our mental illnesses!! #being mentally ill is exhausting and I can't think of any positives either #I know it may seem hard at times but it's important to be patient with oneself. I learned that the hard way #so please do be kind to yourself anon! you deserve it! you seem like such a nice person!

[kukurykunapatyku]

Am I my brother's keeper?

[I.D.: Picture of Vinsmoke siblings. In the centre sits Reiju, wearing black headband, pink shirt and black skirt. She keeps three hearts, red, blue and green, close to her chest in crossed arms. She looks down at them with a tired expression.

Behind her is Sanji drawn from waist down, turned away and leaving. He's wearing black pants and brown shoes, his hands tucked in pant's pockets. Near him there's cloud of ciggarette smoke.

In front of her there are Ichiji, Niji and Yonji drawn from chest up. Ichiji is wearing black shirt, Niji light blue shirt, Yonji light green shirt with short sleeves. Yonji and Niji are talking, with Yonji grinning and Niji frowning and gesturing at him with his hand. Ichiji is looking back at Reiju. /End I.D.]

#hey google what to do when you kind of love your brothers but they're terrible people but it's not fully their fault #but you also kind of hate them for doing awful things but that's alright cause you also hate yourself for being complicent in them #and you start to idolise the only brother who's not like this and you want him close cause he's an only good person you know #but the best thing to do is to let him leave #and really it would be better if the rest of you (including you) just died but he wants to save you so you can't do that now #one piece #vinsmoke siblings #vinsmoke family #germa 66 #sanji #reiju #ichiji #niji #yonji #vinsmoke reiju #vinsmoke ichiji #vinsmoke niji #black leg sanji #vinsmoke yonji #katsuart #my stufff #one piece fanart #art #fanart

[crescentfool]

beaming everyone on the dashh with good brain day vibes!!! i hope that you all can remember to extend self-compassion to yourself whenever you're feeling down about something 💙

#lizzy speaks #the human brain works in such profound ways i think #lately i've been thinking about that post that was like 'you will always be your oldest friend take care of yourself' #it's definitely a sentiment i agree with and i appreciate how it emphasizes the importance of extending compassion to yourself #you wouldn't say such hurtful things to your friends right? (or at least i'd hope so) #so why would you say it to yourself? #you are your own friend too. and i think everyone has a beautiful soul within themselves. nurture it! water it! feed it good thoughts. #basically i wish everyone a 'i hope that your brain is not your own enemy but rather a friend that you can find comfort in' #things will work themselves out with time. there's beauty in life and you will find small delights to cherish!! i am manifesting it for u!! #and for those who find it difficult to transition from a self-critical mindset to one that's more compassionate and nonjudgmental #i truly think that with time you will be able to rewire your brain to be kinder to yourself. i'm proud of you for taking any first steps :) #there are times in which it feels counterintuitive to go against habits that feel hard-wired... but brains are very malleable littel guys- #with such a wonderful capacity for changing and learning new things. so i hope everyone can learn to be their own best friend! #not to undermine the importance of a support network ofc. that's good too and im all for that!! but i hope everyone remembers to be kind- #not only to others but also to themselves!! you're going to do great out there!! i love you all!! #ive just been thinking about this a lot... i needed to get it out there. you all shine so brightly!!! we shall be fine!!! have a good week! #sorry if this is out of nowhere but if there's anything about me you should know it's that i'm the 'hey dont cry 8 billion people on earth- #ok?' post. idk i just find great joy in knowing others are out there thriving and finding a daily delight yknow i love humanity!!

[oneshortlove]

I HOPE YOU'RE HAVING A GREAT DAY/NIGHT

I LOVE YOU

#im being so serious rn #take care of yourself #dont listen to no bullshit from shitty people #youre doing the best you can #you are kind #you are smart #and you are brave #You take that strength and use to keep youself healthy and happy #I love you #Im here for you #Im rooting for you

[lesbiansanemi]

I am so fucking sick of living with my roommate and his fuck ass boyfriend. Also watching my roommate burn every single one of his (already rather minimal, I might add) bridges for this guy is also kind of painful but also his relationship with me is one of said bridges so I'm almost past the point of even feeling bad for him lmao

#i have had to piss for probably the better part of an hour now #because they decided to take a shower together and have been in there for well OVER an hour now #and this is a nightly occurence atp sometimes MULTIPLE times a day #we have one bathroom.... can yall not be considerate enough to not be in there for up to TWO HOURS AT A TIME??? #also it's such a waste of fucking water.... #idk we've hit a point where i literally hear the bf doing anything and i get pissed off #but also tell me why i'm sitting in my room (which shares a wall with the bathroom) and i can hear this man hacking and spitting shit up #and this is also something that happens multiple times a day #like.... dude.... why are you spitting up toothpaste so fucking loudly oh my fucking god #but yeah no i'm like my roommate's only friend atp and he's about to not have me lmao like we're about to reach #'i'm cutting you off when i move out' levels of me being pissed off with this whole situation type shit #and apparently the bf convinced him to come out to his family which his mom was chill which is good #his dad's side of the family though....? not great. and my roommate KNEW that would be the case cuz we'd talked about it before #also love that my roommate has constantly talked about moving out of the city we live in because he hates and also there's no good career #opportunities for him here (which is true) #and now. MAGICALLY. he's like 'idk i think it'd be best for me to stay here' #like oh my GOD???? are you hearing yourself???? are you fucking stupid???? you fucking hate it here??? #but sure throw your life away and ruin all your meaningful relationships for a guy you met six months ago jfc #and the thing is i *know* my roommate we've been close CLOSE friends for nearly a decade now #i know he is not like this.... like yeah he's being insane by allowing this but also i know these aren't the kinds of decisions he would ma #and also i know he wouldn't treat me like this all on his own #it's the deranged fucking control freak of a guy he decided to date and my roommate has too many of his own issues to put his foot down #about certain things and tell the guy no so he's just allowing him to completely take over his life #and fuck everything up until the bf is the only thing he has left once it's all said and done #and yeah. it's painful to watch. but also wtf am i supposed to do because obviously my opinion is not respected nor wanted regarding this #that has been made PAINFULLY clear #ugh this is so fucking horrendous #what is it with ppl who start to date someone and then go clinically fucking insane and destroy their lives all for this one person #who. realistically. they barely know in comparison to all the other ppl in their life #like explain it to me jfc

[something-like-air]

tumblr and social media in general has created a bizarre version of the free rider problem where not only do people not financially support websites that they use daily, but they actively shame the people who do. the obstructionist rider problem. 

like the typical free rider problem applied here would be like - ao3 is supported by donations, and only a fraction of the people who use the website donate. ao3 meets its goals, though, so thats fine, but then theres a weird crop of people who are like - not only are we going to continue to use ao3 and not donate towards its maintenance, but were going to belittle anyone who does, despite the fact that ao3 would not exist anymore without donations

so not only are you a free rider, you are standing in the doorway of the bus trying to stop other paying riders from getting on, which begs the question of like, why are you on this bus to begin with, if you dont pay for it and you dont want other people to pay for it, what exactly is it that you want this bus to do.

#i saw people complaining about whatever crab day is and its like #thats fine #dont do it yourself #but that shit funds the website you are currently using right now #so now youre like not only failing to contribute #youre actively shaming the people who DO contribute #like what is the end goal of this thinking #just let everything we enjoy fail #like no matter what websites cost money so if you arent personally paying for it #i feel like you have limited space to complain about how it runs if you continue to use it. #theres exceptions to that but like as a general rule of thumb #best guess i have is that its some kind of envy #they have no intentions of leaving ao3 and no intent to donate #so they envy the people who at least are able to be comfortable with their use of the website

[bylertruther-moved]

will says that el has a book of letters from him because he’s just pointing out that they kept in contact regularly whereas he and mike didn’t but somehow mike interprets that as if will was implying there should be something romantic between them too and it stumps will bc that’s not what he meant at all and he doesn’t realize yet why mike is actually so mad or who he’s mad at, and while we clown mike for being oblivious i think will is oblivious too bc this isn’t the first time mike’s done that and yet. will doesn’t question it. he never does and they never talk about it. he just continues with what he’s saying about how they used to be best friends. they never talk about the fact that when will fights to salvage their friendship mike talks about it as if it was more than what it was and as if continuing as they were would get between his relationship with eleven. which implies that he himself feels that their relationship is inappropriate if he wants to date eleven concurrently and explains why it’s the only friendship within the party that seriously falls apart and why will is the only party member that he completely changes his behavior n actions towards and why he’s the only party member that he no longer touches once he dates eleven. which again also explains why after they start dating it’s only when eleven isn’t around that he allows a softer, more open and present mike to reappear around will. it’s just like. why would he do any of that if he’s not projecting? will is literally the one with a canonically confirmed interest in him and yet he’s mad at the roller rink because will is ignoring him [or so he thought at that point]. he’s not mad that eleven lied. he’s not mad at what those bullies did to her. he’s mad that will didn’t talk to him. he’s so mad and hurt by will that he doesn’t even console his girlfriend who was encircled, taunted, and had a milkshake thrown on her all on tape. he stays by will’s side despite everything, even when she’s fidgeting and crying to the side of them. to top it off he even makes a passive aggressive bitchy little comment at dinner afterward because he’s still. mad. at. will. will is the one that ruined his day. not those bullies being cruel to el, but will. it clouds his vision so much that he can’t even pretend or begin to attempt to entertain the idea of being there for her when she so clearly needs him. how does anyone fucking watch any of that and not get what’s going on. HOW????

#byler #YOUR GIRL JUST GOT BULLIED SEVERELY AND YET YOU'RE MAD AT THE BOY WHO USED TO BE YOUR BEST FRIEND? #WILL IS SAYING THAT YOU NEVER TALKED TO HIM AND SOMEHOW YOU THINK HE'S SAYING YOU NEED TO TREAT HIM LIKE #YOU TREAT ELEVEN? SOMEHOW YOU THINK HE'S TALKING ABOUT WANTING MORE THAN JUST FRIENDSHIP? #WHY WOULD YOU THINK THAT IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN THINKING IT YOURSELF... WHEN WILL HAS NEVER ONCE MADE A MOVE ON HIM #OR ANYTHING OF THE SORT......... #MAKE IT MAKE HETEROSEXUAL SENSE IT JUST DOESN'T IT DOESN'T IT DOESN'T IT DOESN'T 🤯🤯 #will NEVER implies anything romantic between them he NEVER does and yet MIKE the one with a girlfriend is the one that ALWAYS #ALWAYS ALWAYS MAKES THAT THE TOPIC OF THEIR CONVERSATION! he's the one that brings it up! he's the one that rejects will #when will isn't even making any kind of offer!!!!!!!!! #why would he do that if that isn't something that he feels! that he thinks about! that he's projecting onto will! #this is such a clusterfuck this is liek . this shit is more complicated than the fucking vecna plot at this point tbh #none of them know where the other is they're literally all in different fucking worlds my GODDDDDDDD #will is oblivious. and if he let himself realize what mike is doing and actually face it he would put mike on the spot about it. #mike's friendship is more than enough for will. it's enough to just have mike in his life. meanwhile mike is the one that refuses to see it. #he refuses to let himself even consider it which is why he puts that onto will and refuses to face the world around him. #he doesn't want things to change. we knew that in season three and we ESPECIALLY know that now. jesus christ.. #so much is happening in this show. #it's just insane to me tht mike has such a big heart and he cares abt the people he loves nd would protect them with his everything #and when el gets bullied like that.... he just... he's focused on will. because of-fucking-course he is. he's angry at will because #he doesn't want things to change but will's existence in his life will himself is enough to bring forth change in mike that he's scared #to accept. for whatever reason. because why is he constantly doing that? making things romantic? it's not will. it's HIM. #why can't you be his friend and continue to date eleven when you can do the same with everyone else? why is it JUST will? #why do you think that he's propositioning you whenever he talks to you about your friendship? #i'm telling you: it makes no heterosexual sense. #my thoughts #my posts

[maddie-w-draws]

2022 art summary! lotsa cats lotsa big colors

#2022 art summary #Thanks for all your support this year! #idk why i get so anxious sharing art online but y'all always leave funny and kind comments in the tags and i really do appreciate it #it makes me feel silly for being so anxious so thanks y'all!!! 😭 #Hope you all celebrate your accomplishments and how far you've come and be kind to yourself #Best wishes in 2023!!! Happy New Year!!!🥳

[takami-takami]

V!!

i was finally able to catch up on everything and i HAVE to point out. HOW ARE YOU SO GOOD AT THIS?? HOLDING YOUR HANDS RN.

and the vash brainrot is finally getting to me too holy shit-

i WISH i was as good as you at writing but unfortunately all i can give you is a shitty (imo) kei headcanon. so idk if you've written about this but imagine he's just content, right? just happy for no reason. and then you just... hear ruffling and when you turn around, this idiot (affectionate) just has his lil wings pointing upward as he stretches his arms above his head, the biggest grin on his face.

chewing my fists at this 23 year old just being happy arghhh ALL I WANT IS FOR HIM TO BE HAPPY

once again, ilysm for what you do and i hope you're doing okay now. sending infinite amounts of love your way <3

- ☀️ anon

SUN ANON I'M HOLDING YOUR HANDS BACK omg the Vash brainrot is getting to you too? Pls send thoughts if you have them omg. I hope you're doing okay as well!!!

ARGHHHHH THE IMAGE YOU'RE PLANTING IN MY BRAIN. You're so right about his wings puffing upward when he's happy. Hold on I have proof to back your claims I'm in your corner:

Baby Kei is much more expressive with his wings, probably because he's, ya know. A baby and doesn't think too much about it. But look:

Baby Kei normally, feathers pointed downwards.

Baby Kei when he's happy!!! All puffed out!!!

So this headcanon is canon probably!!!

#also thank u for being so sweet re my writing thats so kind of you. sniffling. #i love your ideas so dont sell yourself short!! #also i am doing better now thank u for asking mwah mwah. doing my best!! #climbing out hopefully #💌 asks #☀️ anon

[chrispineofficial]

you can like or dislike things in a fun, noncommittal way or you can let them consume you in a super unhealthy and mentally unstable way, the choice is yours

#none of this is real just be kind. #do your best and be kind #admit when you fuck up and let people be mad at you #surrender yourself to the reality of being human

[shivunin]

✨Self-Rec Tag Game ✨

Saw something similar to this ages ago, but I want an excuse to celebrate my incredible friends and mutuals, so:

Rules: Share five of your own fanworks (fic, art, etc.). Then, tag five more people to share the things they've made.

I’ve put categories below, but they’re more guidelines than rules. 

Something you absolutely adore

Something that was challenging to create

Something that makes you laugh (or smile, if that fits more comfortably) 

Something that surprised you (in how it turned out, how much other people liked it, etc.)

Something you want other people to see

If there’s a story that goes with any of this, I’d love to hear it! And if you don't have five fanworks, share what you'd like!

Tagging: @star--nymph @greypetrel @ndostairlyrium @cullenvhenan @palipunk @dungeons-and-dragon-age @demandthedoodles @bumblewarden @blightbear @jellydishes @transprincecaspian @brother-genitivi @bitchesofostwick @gvnseylike @zenstrike @heniareth @gaysebastianvael @vakarians-babe @scribbledquillz (when/if you feel like it, no pressure at all)

(some of us haven't spoken before and I suspect it's bad tumblr etiquette to tag you first, but hi, hello, tell me what you've made please!) (and in case you only follow the other blog, this is also buridanshorse)

#i tried really hard to get all my mutuals who write/do art but if i missed you please please let me know #tag game #saw a post that said something like 'be the friend you want to see; if you want dress-up parties then throw them yourself' #and i want fandom to be fun and collaborative instead of competitive and kind and supportive #so! if this isn't your speed no stress! #but i want an excuse to clap for you #you can link things you've made or just reblog them again or whatever fits best for you

[clone-anon]

Hello there! I have been struggling a lot at work and at home and my mental health has been suffering as a result. Lately, I have been really down on myself and am struggling with self-depricating thoughts. If you're not too busy, could I please get some encouragement from Hunter and Tech? Thank you in advance! ❤️

Of course! You're not alone.

Tech and Hunter watched you closely. You weren't vocalizing all of your thoughts, but you didn't have to. They could tell by the look on your face that something was wrong and had been for some time. They both got up and approached you.

"What?" You looked between them.

"What's going on in your head right now," Hunter asked, noting every frown and furrowed eyebrow.

You shrugged. "Just thinking about work and things I need to get organized." You sighed a little to yourself.

"Ah, but that is not explicitly what you were thinking," replied Tech.

"What do you mean," you asked.

Tech clarified. "You have been incredibly hard on yourself."

"You think your mumbling and faces you make get past me," Hunter asked with a knowing look.

All you could do was look between them. They weren't wrong.

Tech gently put a hand on your shoulder and moved you to face Hunter.

"Now," he said, "I want you to tell Hunter what you were about to say to yourself, but say it about Hunter."

You looked at Hunter, his compassionate eyes looking back at you. You thought of all the ways you were trying to tear yourself down and pictured yourself saying those same things to Hunter, about Hunter. It was so incredibly cruel. You couldn't do it.

"I can't be mean to you," you said to him.

"And you shouldn't be mean to yourself either," Hunter replied.

He pulled you in for a hug while Tech kept a steady hand on your shoulder.

Hunter spoke softly as he held you. "Whenever you are thinking of saying anything unkind to yourself, we want you first to imagine saying that same thing to us, to our faces. You can't because you care. You need to extend that same grace to yourself, cyar'ika."

"And you can always come to us," added Tech. "You are not alone. You are so very loved."

He gave your shoulder a squeeze and you could see a soft smile.

"You're doing your best," said Hunter. "You don't need to be mad at yourself for that."

#hunter anon #tech anon #gn!reader #platonic!reader #tbb fanfiction #tbb tech #tbb hunter #you're doing your best anon i know you are #please be kind to yourself #i know its hard i struggle in the same way but please just practice what hunter and tech would say to you #reader insert

[novelconcepts]

i don't make resolutions, but if i did

it would be to finish this fic

(and to be kind to myself for however long it takes to actually do so)

#i'm finishing it if it kills me #i know i've been writing this makeout scene for 3 weeks but baby that can't last forever #if we want to get deep and dark and serious for a second i do think a lot of my struggles to write lately have to do with engagement #and how incredibly low engagement has been on the last few things i've written #which like. is what it is. i'm not entitled to anybody's time or comments or kudos. #but when you write stuff you're proud of and it feels like it's barely getting read it's hard to keep momentum. #this isn't intended as a woe is me or whatever it's just kind of like. there. hovering. #happens enough times you start to wonder if it's you. am i just writing for the wrong fandom/ship? #(too bad if so. they're in my bones i'm writing for them and no one can stop me.) #but yeah. if you ever wonder if authors do care or notice about hits. comments. kudos. buddy i am here to tell you #not only do we care and FLOURISH we also notice when those things drop off and readers vanish #and it is a giant bummer. and sometimes makes us wildly paranoid about why that might have happened. #so if you liked a fic today--not even one of mine. just. anybody's. share it. comment on it. #kudos at the VERY least (cuz frankly kudos is there to be an 'i got to the end and this was nice' feature. #so when you get 500 hits and only like 30 kudos? it feels like 470 of those people hated your work) #anyway. that got out of hand. lil' too raw lil' too honest. happens when you let yourself ramble at 11:30 instead of sleeping #to sum: let your local fic writer know if they've made you happy #and as we go into 2024 i am swearing to myself that this fic (and probably several others) are getting finished #come hell. high water. or dishearteningly low engagement numbers. #(and then maybe we...actually work on something original. cuz why not. new year same old me but i'll do my best.)

[howlingdemon13]

Hey, you! Yeah, the one reading this! You’re doing great! I know the world is scary right now - and maybe you’re second guessing your place in life, or your profession, or even a hobby - but I promise you that you’re exactly where you need to be. Sometimes it’s hard to see certain aspects of our successes when the negativity within and outside of ourselves is so loud, but it doesn’t negate the good.

Keep trying. Give yourself time. Be gentle with yourself. I’m proud of you.

#this too shall pass #you’re gonna be okay #you’re a person so be kind to yourself #be nice to the little mouse that runs the wheel in your brain #he’s doing his best #you’re super good at what you do #and we don’t tolerate self-bullying in this house #not specific but i need reassurance too