I had an abandonment crisis today. During these crises, I panic irrationally about the possibility, or the reality, that someone might leave me. It feels like being a terrified child, unable for a while to reconnect with reality, while not even realizing I drifted away from it. I may hurt myself as punishment in those moments, as I become convinced that I am a “monster”, “not good enough”. For…
Another newcomer on Bearblog. Astonishing. After far too much reflection, punctuated by far too many coffees, I’m still not quite sure what will be written here. It’s unlikely that I’ll write articles with catchy titles and assertive content. I debate with myself over what I’m going to eat for breakfast, so I’d be poorly placed to tell you what to think or how to live your life. There will…