That probably would not have been a wise decision.
>>but I have learnt, when Ysabet hits the caps lock, don't blow past that casually.<<
I'm happy to hear that, though sorry for the bumps behind it.
>> And this may be a measure of my own healing...<<
Yes, it is, because ...
>>I found that less cathartic and more educational... not that it wasn't _cathartic_! but it was less like being along for the ride and more like being an observer on a nasty ER case... It's not *pleasant*, but I found myself saying, oh, THAT'S how it's done...<<
... when you can be a nonanxious presence instead of getting sucked into the psychological turmoil, that shows that you have enough emotional regulation and coping skills to hold your ground. Go you!
>> Thanks. I think I needed that.<<
*bow, flourish* Happy to be of service. If people can read my writing and apply it to live situations, then I've accomplished something. Or even if they just get a look at their own status, that's good too. Thanks for sharing.
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Thoughts
Date: 2020-05-29 01:56 am (UTC)*hugs offered*
>> And thanks for the warnings. <<
You're welcome.
>> I damn near did this over lunch, <<
That probably would not have been a wise decision.
>>but I have learnt, when Ysabet hits the caps lock, don't blow past that casually.<<
I'm happy to hear that, though sorry for the bumps behind it.
>> And this may be a measure of my own healing...<<
Yes, it is, because ...
>>I found that less cathartic and more educational... not that it wasn't _cathartic_! but it was less like being along for the ride and more like being an observer on a nasty ER case... It's not *pleasant*, but I found myself saying, oh, THAT'S how it's done...<<
... when you can be a nonanxious presence instead of getting sucked into the psychological turmoil, that shows that you have enough emotional regulation and coping skills to hold your ground. Go you!
>> Thanks. I think I needed that.<<
*bow, flourish* Happy to be of service. If people can read my writing and apply it to live situations, then I've accomplished something. Or even if they just get a look at their own status, that's good too. Thanks for sharing.