to cope from what happened after i wore the scariest halloween costume for halloween (my authentic self- only it’s not a costume and folks ain’t used to it), a help line lady helped me shed the triggers n cognitive dissonance and encouraged me to do my healthy hobbies now that healing n sober c:

thank yall for joining me along this journey, growing cacti n plants has been very therapeutic for me. i appreciate even the advice from folks that feels like it dismisses what i know but can’t currently do, because this is all a process. i love yall, ive been to my own personal hell, lured across the country, and introduced to most everyone i know up here by the man who shattered my soul and locked it away inside my mind behind the shit he was trying to brainwash and gaslight into me. i’ve seen some shit. but this hobby helps me heal. i’m thankful this thread exists, just pardon my traumatized neurodivergent ass lol. what are y’all’s stories- if yall got one?