The Other Is Not - Tumblr Posts

The last one 100%

Talking about your fears and sorrows with friends? That deepens the relationship. I like to give a trigger warning in the beginning, especially when I know the person I'm talking to might not be in the right space of mind for it at the moment or if I'm not sure whether something is a touching topic for them. I don't want to accidentally trigger my friends; that'd be awful for both of us.

On the other hand, my mom trauma dumping on me and seeking validation for her emotions as well as her actions, even if that had been actively hurting me? The fact I'm not able to freely leave in this situation, especially combined with the power dynamic makes it damaging.

One is clearly distinct to the other.