tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post7202628255836945800..comments2024-03-19T07:36:33.915-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: F.O.G.Dave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-16617709666735875202018-01-30T14:08:32.087-05:002018-01-30T14:08:32.087-05:00The thing is, usually when I say those phrases, it...The thing is, usually when I say those phrases, it's about things like my disability, my sexuality, etc. Core identity things that I probably can't change even if I wanted to, all I can choose is whether I live honestly or try to hide. And while hiding can be a necessary survival strategy (as you well know), I've never been good at it, and it hurts to do.<br /><br />I used to try my hardest and still fail, because they were expecting me to be neurotypical and I'm just not. So I learnt to stand defiant with the attitude of "If you don't like this, let me know before I start to care about you".Ettinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391427859178500937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-66203089243654771422018-01-30T11:44:03.706-05:002018-01-30T11:44:03.706-05:00The way I see it, I won't arrive at any real s...The way I see it, I won't arrive at any real set identity till I'm eulogized. Even then - it's kinda doubtful. Ron Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05852385982605070675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-54044797677130375802018-01-28T21:46:02.546-05:002018-01-28T21:46:02.546-05:00Oh, wow. Those opportunities for personal growth c...Oh, wow. Those opportunities for personal growth can be real slaps upside the head, can't they?wheeliecronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10570378001102933660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-4285414809068296472018-01-28T06:31:47.273-05:002018-01-28T06:31:47.273-05:00I'm with you....My usual phrase is that the un...I'm with you....My usual phrase is that the universe is giving me an opportunity to learn something new....or learn it again because I seem to keep forgetting the lesson. <br />For me, the success of a day includes learning something new every day (or relearning it!), and making someone else's day better. Basic motivation for getting out of bed and being in the world even when I don't want to be. <br />A long way to go on the self care, though..I haven't got that exercise phobia beaten...yet. <br />clairesmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235828110880302069noreply@blogger.com