[Text] un: justanadventurer [Locked from Jinx]

[aetherweaver]

[He was going to send this as anonymous, honest to gods, but then his omen walked over his Omni while he was getting a drink and sent this.]

So what is therapy exactly? Aside from 'talk to someone to make you feel better', I know that much.

What sort of books would one look for to find advice for doing therapy?

Is this even something I should be trying to do for someone?

[That last bit he'd been planning on taking out, but. Omens.]

Comments

[aetherweaver]

Yes, I know that routine well. Believe it or not I haven't always been a shining example of good behavior. It didn't help me any to do that. I've tried to stop, but it's clear that even I need a release valve sometimes.

[survivalthroughhate]

I can believe that well given what you told me of dealing with your own dark side.

But it looks like both of us have taken a turn for the better. That can only benefit both of us and all of those around us.

[aetherweaver]

I think so, as well. I've dealt with many things and so have you... but we've only grown stronger from our experiences. We've used them to grow, rather than stay the same.

You're doing a very good job of it, from what I can see.

[survivalthroughhate]

That's more than some here can say, even those that have been here a very long time.

Thank you. I like hearing that from people.

[Maul was one of those who liked to be given a gold star and patted on the head when he did the bare minimum of being good. He always sought out the rewards in a situation, even if they were small or intangible.]

[aetherweaver]

[He'd pat Maul if he could.]

It takes some people longer to come around than others.

Heh. It's difficult to show sometimes, especially when you're concerned with your own pain.

[survivalthroughhate]

And some never do. But they don't count.

When you're in pain, it's nearly impossible to care about anyone or anything else. All that you can focus on is trying not to hurt anymore.

[aetherweaver]

It's difficult. But often you need to realize that the reason you hurt is because you care. And you can use those emotions.

[survivalthroughhate]

Admitting I care has been one of the hardest things for me to do. But you are right. And I have learned to use those emotions to my advantage.