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I only heard about this second hand and didn’t witness it myself, nor do I know who said it, but if I EVER catch any of you speculating that someone who disagrees with you “isn’t REALLY an abuse survivor” I will flip my shit. 1/6
I do not agree with antishippers but it is PERFECTLY UNDERSTANDABLE for abuse survivors to be uncomfortable with or grossed out by things that remind them of their abuse. Everyone copes differently. “Avoid this at all costs” is just as valid as “make cathartic art. 2/6
I don’t think fiction can make someone a predator, I don’t think liking something in fiction means you like it in real life, but I COMPLETELY understand that certain fiction can be triggering and upsetting (which is why tags are important) and people feel strongly about it. 3/6
You don’t need to agree with antishippers but you should be compassionate in regards to their personal, actual trauma. Ask yourself “am I helping or hurting?” If the answer is hurting, consider shutting the fuck up. 4/6
There are times when I have walked away from an argument because I felt that it didn’t matter if I was right if holding that argument was going to be hurtful or triggering for someone else. 5/6
You don’t have to be nice when someone’s bullying you, feel free to fight back. But people’s trauma is off limits. It is not there for you to weaponize or deny if it suits you. Don’t fucking do that. 6/6
