nonbinary-santa:

iamatinyowl:

knightofthestars:

so hey who else was taught as a kid that “”””wanting attention”””” in any way was wrong and shameful and has grown up unable ask for help or support even in great distress/suffering

I grew up being told I deserved attention and if I wanted it I was encouraged to ask. For attention but also for help. I can literally walk into the middle of my parent’s living room when they’re watching a movie and declare “MY DEPRESSION IS REALLY BAD RIGHT NOW AND I NEED ATTENTION” (usually with my arms spread wide and sung in an off-key operatic voice) and they will pause their movie and give me much attention and hugs if I am in a mood for hugs.

Every single person who reblogs this is allowed to be adopted by my parents. I asked my mom and she said ok.

Sometimes I forget non-abusive parents exist and I read your posts about your parents and I’m like “sounds fake but okay”