@rowesrealm: I’m not dismissing your dx, rather showing it’s possible to work through things even when we have a disadvantage. You’re not doomed to one reality, we all have the power to change even in small ways. #emotionalintelligence #traumahealing #executivedysfunction #audhd #innerchild

Luke :

It wasn’t about a tantrum… I wasn’t allowed to show any emotions at all. And anytime I was happy they tried to pop that balloon.

Danie :

It helps me when I sing through it. Like “I don’t want to do this. I hate doing dishes” sing songy as I’m doing it.

Ayyyyyy :

“that makes for an obedient kid it doesn’t make for a well functioning adult” - bars

Awaken Joy :

I’ve been frozen since toddlerhood

sorceress :

Sometimes I’ll do something I don’t feel like doing, like go run an errand, wash dishes, or workout and I’ll make loud annoyed sounds like “UGHHHHH I DONT WANNAAAAA!!!!!” while I do it and it actually really lightens the mood. I’m 35.

flower_blooms4 :

I don’t think my parents knew how to be there for me emotionally because they weren’t taught from their parents. Not making an excuse for them, wish they learned how to be there for their kids even though they weren’t as kids

maybe_frankiee :

The ONE time I threw a fit as a kid I did something really embarrassing and it was photographed and put on display in the family pictures for everyone to see for years until I finally got the courage to tell them to take it down bc it was so humiliating

meg :

oh... I know I'm taking this to a different place, but I think this is why my husband picks awful fights with me before he does things he doesn't want to do....

Rowan :

My mantra as a mother is that I'm not raising a child, I'm raising a future adult. He's more mature and capable at 16 than I was at 30

LukaFiroth :

We’re gonna get through this Sis. Kicking, screaming, and loved.

trickster.spirit :

Am processing this right now lol

Wendy💫💥 :

Thank you for your vulnerability. This really resonates with me.

Hotbons :

I was the peacekeeper. So yeah that makes sense.

brandiesmith2025 :

crying right now. always feeling like im being bad, trying to be perfect. panic and overwhelm. my parents sucked.trying to parent myself better now.

hunter :

It’s truuuue

Emma 🍉✨💕🌈 :

I feel like that’s why body doubling makes doing things you don’t want to do easier, bc at least you’re doing it together. I’ll be on call with my gf and she just starts doing shit when I don’t want to and without prompting I’ll just get up and do the thing, the worst is executive dysfunction for things you WANT to do but feel paralyzing

kionamoves :

Wow. This makes sense

Bayne :

I’ve realized that there is always a reason for every block I have. So now I stop and think why do I not want to do this? Sometimes it’s inefficiency and I only subconsciously knew. Other times, it’s a sensory issue that I didn’t realize. Usually there is a solution! To your point, step one is to remove any guilt or shame around the block especially if you grew up in a demanding and unaccepting household.

Chrissy Wilkins :

partswork saved my life too [Heartwarming] my child part had me stuck in people pleaser mode and breaking that was the hardest thing I've ever done and also the most peace making/ empowering thing!!!

rocks9895 :

sending you healing virtual hugs, friend ❤️

rocks9895 :

dina :

Now I feel terrible.. Well, it's useful to learn about yourself.

Juni🐈📳 :

........oh

Bryn the Vampire 🦇 :

Oh

G Colorado :

G’dam, do people never challenge themselves to grow?