As the kids say, some folks will just have to stay mad.

Talking mental health with Sam Dylan Finch.
As the kids say, some folks will just have to stay mad.
"I once felt guilty because a friend spent thirty minutes looking for parking near the cafe I chose to meet them at."
"I avoided those relationships where love was free and easy. Because it didn't feel 'earned,' so I didn't feel worthy."
Somehow, in just a couple of weeks, I'd disclosed more to my online therapist than I had with my previous therapist that I'd worked with for over a year.
It can be as simple as noticing. As simple as validating us. As simple as saying, “I believe you.”
“You defer to me a lot,” he pointed out, laughing. “You’re allowed to have an opinion.”
Emotional self-harm? It's a thing.
Being happy makes me a little crazy. And if you've ever thought you were the only one, I assure you – it's actually a really common thing.