“Don’t allow someone to treat you poorly just because you love them.”
— Unknown
Never really held fast to this but I do now because it's just how it is.
Aro/Ace. He/They.
When you accuse loved ones of not caring about you, you may not realize it, but it’s hurtful.
I say this as someone who has been on both sides of this. I get the insecurity. I really do. But having now been on the other side of it, it is hurtful to be told that I don’t care about someone when I’ve been exerting energy to be there for them. I understand it’s from their own insecurity but it still hurts.
If you’re feeling insecure, it’s valid but this isn’t an okay way to deal with it. And it can actively damage your relationships and create self-fulfilling prophecies. Try to self-soothe. And if you can’t, it’s okay, but please seek out reassurance in a healthy way.
Being mentally ill is ok. It's not shameful or embarassing. A lot of people have some kind of mental illness and you're allowed to be as private or open about ot as you wish. You're not a criminal for being sick.
i know they lacked compassion and empathy with you, but that does not mean you should do the same to yourself, okay?
Even if the abuse didn’t “feel bad” at the time, it was still abuse. And you are still allowed to feel whatever you feel about it.
Artist of 20+ years. 33. Aro/Ace (depends) He/They. Depressive posting, tw for my reblogs and posts, I'm Schizophrenic among other things. ♋
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