Showing posts with label therapy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label therapy. Show all posts

8/2/25

skit: me, myself, and I

My therapist says I need to love myself more. I personally think I love myself enough. While I was in session and we were having one of these conversations about me loving myself. I floated the idea that I might just not be my type. Which my therapist said is unfortunate because I'm going to spend the rest of my life with me. 

However, if I'm being honest, I am exactly my type. I've always had this idea. Well.. it's more of a theory that if there was a clone version of me or even me with the opposite parts that I would at least hook up with myself. I don't do one nightstands... or I didn't. But that's a separate story. Because I don't want one nightstands this would be an ongoing sexual relationship that I had with myself who I will now refer to as Aon. I will be Noa and the rest of this is going to be in the third person so it's less weird. At some point one of them will start to romance the others because they both have lover boi tendencies. Raised on a healthy amount of Disney they will do grand romantic gestures, making reality magical fantasy. They're competitive so they will constantly be trying to one-up each other while also appreciating all the effort the other one put in. I think it is completely find be competitive about loving your partner. Not in the sense of winning. But in the sense of you could not possibly love me more than I love you. Forgetting that love is endless and infinite. It will be romance, passion, wild, untameable, spontaneous, larger than life, unforgettable, unintelligible yet still undeniable. It will be little moments, notes, smirks, glances, rays of sunshine through the window you keep asking them to clean, doing nothing, peace, stillness, and tranquility. It will be the duality and the balance in that. That not the balance they bring to each other but the balance we find for themselves that makes the whole relationship grounded. Noa feels safe with Aon. Aon trust Noa. They both know that even though they are the same person they are also simultaneously not the same person. So they still have to say the words out loud because the words matter to both of them so much. If Aon and Noa could work past the initial and inherent fear and agree to work on all of the trauma that makes this terrifying it would be the love of their lives. Noa is Aon's soulmate and vice versa. 

I like this in theory. In practice is a completely separate story. I don't trust easy. Noa would be suspicious as fuck of Aon. Even if they were there when Aon was cloned or whatever. They would get in their own way because they're too smart for their own good. One of them are both of them would have the thought that without a neural link where they can experience the same things at the same time that they would diverge from each other rather quickly, exponentially actually. Experiences would make them different people. If they did have a neurolink where they were constantly experiencing their own experiences and the other person's experiences, I do not see how that is not overstimulating all the time. The capacity for existing is negligible at that point. I don't think you could get a capacity window to grow large enough to manage experiencing two separate existences at once. If you did it like as save point at the end of each day they would still diverge too much. It would jeopardize their own relationship because they don't understand the other person's experiences until later. Small misunderstandings in digital communications wouldn't be resolved until after the link. I also think the neurolink hinders healthy communication no matter which way you do it. So then the question is at what point is are Noa and Aon unique and distinguishable from one another that they are no longer dating themselves. I think outside opinions of that matter less than their understandings and expectations of each other. It matters even more to determining that point and what to do when they get there. 

The ease of the relationship is how much they know, understand, trust, and themselves. That only exist in isolation where they spend the entire time together all the time. However that doesn't last either. I think it exponentially diverges  quicker the more urban the setting is or the more entropy the setting has. Honestly urban comes back to entropy anyway cuz it's just more chances and opportunities for different things. So in reality could Noa date Aon? I don't think so. Not in a healthy way and not in a way that acknowledges both of their uniqueness. There is definitely more familiarity and comfort there, but I think it's assumed and unearned at a certain point.

But I do still think I am my type just me right now in this existence doubled. It would always have to be a current version of me dating the exact up to date carbon copy of me with all the same experiences. So yes I am my type but not in a multi-dimensional sense. In that respect, I think it might be worth loving myself less. 

7/10/25

Skitt: Color me Black Broken Blue

I'm exploring this new potential relationship and so far it's going really well. It really seems like this could be healthy and good for me and her. The biggest obstacle so far is me. I am not use to being the problem. Or being the one that needs to be fixed/healed/get their shit together. I'm not saying I've been perfect in my past relationships. We all know that's not true. But I'm not use to being the main problem, the only problem, and the source of the problem. I'm honestly so embarrassed and ashamed. 

The issue is I'm dissociating a lot and we (new person and I). We (therapist, her, and I) think it is I have lost the ability to compartmentalize and striking myself at work and arrive by family is causing me emotional distress. She cares for me, shows up, is present, communicates so, and tries her best (which is beyond whatever is needed, called for, wanted, or even dreamed possible). I thought I felt really safe and protected in this new situation. Intellectually and physically I definitely do. However, my feelings are a lot harder to get a read on. Along with really liking her and all the feelings that come with new relationships and attractions. I'm also uncomfortable about being vulnerable, taking care of, and all this new stuff I've never had before. I am always feeling a lot whenever I'm around her. It's overwhelming to be honest. So I'm not feeling everything. It's a lot to process.

My therapist thinks that I'm feeling a lot because I'm not used to being taken care of, being wanted but not needed, being safe, and not having to earn love. All of that is true. I can't even deny it. I've known all of that is true for awhile. I've even said the words out loud but it's never been real until now. Now I'm physically living the difference. And OH MY!!! What a difference it is! It's so different but I really like it. It's so different that I don't want anything else anymore. I don't want to be anyone else other than the person I am with her. I can't fit back into the boxes I would put myself for others so that they would love me. 

It does make me wonder why I couldn't just have this all along. It makes me question myself. Ask myself what was I doing wrong. The answer is nothing. I needed to work on my self-worth, I still do but that doesn't make people love you. That would make me love me and know my value. Which helps me not tolerate people loving me incorrectly. It would have prevented some of the trauma but not all. I haven't always loved correctly. I know that. It is something that I have to learn. But, I've always been deserving of being loved and cared for. Everyone is deserving. Not getting that for so long makes me feel like I've missed out. I feel inadequate and incompetent. Like everyone else is in on the joke but not me and I'm the punchline. It hurts to know what I've been missing. I've always known I've been missing it but I didn't know what it was like so I couldn't really be hurt by it, be sad about it, or even begin understand what it feels like. 

I really want to know. Now that I have felt a little bit I do really want to know. I'm just hoping that it isn't too late to learn. That I'm capable of learning. That I can physically adjust. Because sometimes with the body you just miss your window. If you don't do it then you'll never get it. Never is a really long time. 

4/14/23

Skit: Why do I love the people I do

What makes me love someone? What causes that initial spark? I think is a combination of things. Of course there's the physical again attraction at first sight. But that's not true for everyone I loved. I think what hold true for everyone is an initial interest. The question of who's that? Intrigue. I think there's also my desire to figure them out. There is something interesting about them I want to know. They always remind me of myself or something I went through. They reflect part of me. I usually find out about their trauma and want to fix them. Who hurt you? Let me take care of you. Nine times out of ten they don't feel the same way about me. 

So what made me fall for the one I never named? She was friendly and the first person my friend introduced me to at the funeral. She was having relationship issues but was very secretive about it. She was depressed and lost at 24 and that was me. There was to much trauma for me to even try to summarize. She was interesting and broken. And I wanted to help her find her way as I wish someone would have helped me. 

8/26/22

Skittles: why do I like the chaos.

Another therapy assignment. The actually prompt was to write about my feelings for black velvet but this is more comprehensive. 

I was talking about this with Lex. Yes my ex boyfriend Lex. We're really good friends now. I find the chaos and pressure centering. In the madness I find meaning. The chaos exacerbates my problems and reflects the worst in me. If I can figure how to solve this easier lager version I can fix myself.

I'm attracted to the chaos that is black velvet. I know they are unstable. I know they are leaving. I know they are suicidal. I know they only like what unavailable. I know they are self-destructive. I know I can't fix them. That doesn't stop me from wanting to help them, lessen their suffering. I hate to watch people go through something I've already beaten.

 I like the instability and fickle nature. I'll never be board. It's exciting and that's what I'm constantly chasing. Someone interesting enough to hold my attention. Leaving/dying makes them unavailable and God do I just love something I know I can't have. Tell me no and push me away and I'll follow you like the emotionally neglected puppy my mother raised me to be. I'm self destructive too. Because I know going after them will only hurt me. It will leave me broken and crying for months. 

I told black velvet I liked them back in April and they said they weren't interested. Now they are giving me all this attention. It's confusing. Do I accept their advances. Do I do nothing. Do I shut them down. I do still want to sleep with them. But I don't know if I can do that with out really falling for them. 

I want to be close to someone without dating them. I miss the intimacy I had with a friend. We were so close and I really want that again. I  feel like I could foster that with black velvet because I get them. I feel like they get me. What kindred spirits in a sense. Both souls of chaos. 

7/30/22

Skittles: desire mapping friends

Therapist wants me to list qualities I want in a friend. So in no particular order:

1. Loyal
2. Honest
3. Trustworthy
4. Queer
5. POC
6. One shared interested
7. Fulfills a need
8. Makes time for me
9. Reaches out too
10. Interesting
11. Holds my attentions
12. concise in their explainions
13. Concise in their stories
14. Listens to understand
15. Active listening skills
16. Good communication skills
17. Gives me space and time to feel my feelings
18. Unique from my other friends
19. Likes brunch
20. Drinks or smokes weed
21. Parties
22. Snuggly
23. Working on themselves
24. Understand mental illiness
25. Our politics align
26. Respects me
27. Our social beliefs align
28. Listens to a variety of music
29. Understanding of my hetic schedule
30. Invites me out despite my hectic schedule
31. We can talk about our sex life
32. Exposes me to new things
33. Can go long periods without speaking or seeing each other but pick up where we left off
34. Shows up when they say they will 75% of the time
35. Communicates changes in plans at least an hour ahead of time when they need to cancel or change plans
36. Tries to reschedule cancelled plans. 
38. Considerate of my time
39. likes to talk/ text
40. Remembers my birthday
41. Respects my boundaries
42. Challenges me
43. Will point out things I am clearly missing in a situation
44. Communicates directly and straight forward, blunt even
45. Humors me
46. Funny
47. Caring
48. Nice
49. Picks up the vibe like if I break out into song will sing along with me if they know the words
50. Can be silly
51. Hygienic
52. Open minded
53. We have a bond or connection
54. I want to be around them
55. They want to be around me
56. Adventurous
57. I can cry around them
58. They make me feel safe
59. I feel like I can be my whole self around them
60. We can sit in silence together comfortably
61. Organize
62. Android and Google product user
63. Makes the plans some of the time
64. Is equitable about paying when we go out
65. Pays me back when they barrow money
66. Tries to resolve conflict instead of win the fight
67. Respects consent
68. I feel like they understand me
69. Willing to come to me or meet me half way some of the time
70. We can just run errands together.
71. Gives me their undivided attention sometimes
73. Prioritizes our friendship
74. Encourages me.
75. Supportive of my growth
76. I get something I value out of the friendship.
78. They get something they value out of the friendship
79. Transparent
80. Optimistic 
81. Consistent
82. Reasonable
83. Fun
84. I can take them to work events
85. Let's me stay over
86. I can meet people who are important to them
87. Gets along with some of my other friends
88. They can meet my family
89. Holds me accountable 
90. If we go somewhere together will make sure I'm safe with friends before leaving me
91. I trust them
92. Wants the best for me
93. Thinks of me even when we're not together
94. Let's me know they were thinking of me
95.  Reciprocates
96. Has a different lived experience thus different point of view than me
97. Kind
98. Cool
99. Helpful
100. Appreciative and respectful of my good nature, kindness and consideration. 





Skittles: why do I like people who hurt me

*Content warning domestic abuse*


My therapist gave me this promt so I'm going to do my best to write about it. 

I like people who hurt me because I'm trying to be loved and pain is the only love I know. If it doesn't hurt and I don't want to die if I don't have it is it really love? 

My first thought was why am I so unlovable? My mom abused me and my dad let her. My step dad didn't really intervene too much either. All because I was bad. Maybe I was just neglected and needing to be loved. But I'm not unlovable. I am just as worthy of love as anyone else. I am fully capable of being loved. So why doesn't anyone love me? What did I do? What more do I have to do to be loved? I'm trying so hard. People pleasing doesn't work. I tried doing everything my mom ever wanted of me and it was never enough. I tried saving people so they would love me, but Sophia said I was making her uncomfortable. Too much change to fast. Nobody is ever is grateful or thankful for me single handedly saving them. So that doesn't work. I use to compartmentalize and be different people for everyone. But they didn't love me, they loved who I became for them. A perfectly tailored version of me for them. I want to my full self and still be loved and don't know what to do to be loved the way I want. But I would rather be hurt than alone. I don't want to be alone. Suffering with someone is better than being fine alone. 

Side note screw Liv and being dishonest and betraying her. I have no loyalties to  her so I don't care if she gets hurt in the process. She's wrong and toxic so any pain I cause her she brought on herself by being wrong. 

12/18/21

Skittles: desire mapping a partner part two

My therapist wants me to list my non-negotiable for what I need in a partner. In no particular order.
  1. I like their voice
  2. Has a regular hygiene routine and smells nice
  3. Person of color
  4. Interesting
  5. Trustworthy
  6. Loyal
  7. Smart
  8. Believes in science
  9. Makes me feel safe
  10. Consistent
  11. Transparent
  12. Is free from human dependants
  13. Can make a follow a plan
  14. Patient
  15. Honest
  16. Responsible
  17. Reasonable
  18. Understanding
  19. Empathic
  20. Considerate
  21. Cuddly 
  22. Is comfortable to cuddle
  23. Down with the movement
  24. More than political liberal
  25. Respectful of others' boundaries 
  26. Fixes instead of fighting
  27. Works on improving themselves
  28. Has long term stability in their life
  29. Has at least one thing that they are passionate about and know a lot about that thing
  30. Organized
  31. Uses Google services like calendar and stuff
  32. Has goals 
  33. Has hobbies
  34. Nice
  35. Reciprocates 
  36. Good communication skills 
  37. I find them sexually attractive
  38. Mouth tastes good (not like cigarettes)
  39. Likes a variety of music
  40. Was or is currently an activist
  41. Only has allergy restrictions for their food diet
  42. Calming
  43. Doesn't mind doing the dishes
  44. Emotional intelligence 
  45. Open to trying new things
  46. Emotionally intelligent with the ability to be vulnerable 
  47. Our long term life goals are compatible.