I refuse to believe this was entirely accidental 😂

Tangy Tings

Been feeling this more and more. All I can do is look at it, recognise it's the 'tism, and try & unpack it with that new knowledge in mind rather than being frustrated about why I feel it. For me, I kinda find it helps justify it, even if it doesn't necessarily make things any better. But it helps.

I guess that's hard to come to terms with. It's just how I've always known myself. I think I need to take some time to think about this a bit before I commit to saying that's me.

I dunno, brain is doing a big sad today. Is hard to fully focus.

I'm not sure. If the character is embarrassed about something, then not really. But if they do something embarrassing that makes me cringe then I get very uncomfortable and sometimes can't watch it at all. Especially if I'm with other people, cause I get really anxious they'll find it cringey too.

But if I can't help at all? I just...kinda retreat into my shell. I go quiet. I lose motivation and focus. I just kinda of become a husk for a while. And I don't know why.

I've never used the term Empath to describe myself cause I don't know if that's what this is? What I am? I don't understand it.

Like, I just feel this overwhelming urge to help or make the situation better. Make them happy again. And I also often feel like I pick up on negative emotions from people even if they're super subtle - especially if someone is angry (at me, but also in general) - and it affects me hard.

I think I understand. And I wish I could do something, anything, to help. I've re-written this reply a bunch of times just now and I just don't know how I can say the right thing to help. Just know that I & many others are here for you.

You've been through some HUGE emotional events recently, it's totally understandable to be feeling a bit all over the place. If you need to take time away to recenter yourself then that's absolutely ok. You've got to do what you feel is best for you. But it's good to talk about it & we're here 💙🫂

Omg I LOVE The Quarry! I can't wait to see this (probably on vod)

That was Ruffy, but yes he got that one right too 😁

Thank you, it was a really fun way to get back into it and test everything was still working!

I still reckon @thathappylab.bsky.social chewed through the cables 🐶