I'm glad that Phil is able to care for himself by shifting to Flip from time to time. It's easy to get so caught up in taking care of others that you forget to care for yourself, too. This very issue is top of mind for me right now, as I've been reminding myself (and reminding my mother, and my mother-in-law) that it's ultimately bad for everyone if you totally deplete yourself trying to care for everyone. And I have to frame it that way, because they will ALWAYS put everyone else ahead of themselves, so self-care will come last unless I remind them that good self-care helps them care better for others.
I've been enjoying this installment a lot. I like how Betty gives Natka a "sister" figure to play with. And it's fascinating to me how Phil is slowly helping Natasha find healthier ways to channel her darker urges. A tarantula as a pet is perfect for her.
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Date: 2014-10-10 04:08 pm (UTC)I've been enjoying this installment a lot. I like how Betty gives Natka a "sister" figure to play with. And it's fascinating to me how Phil is slowly helping Natasha find healthier ways to channel her darker urges. A tarantula as a pet is perfect for her.