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# A Softer Space
hey so I'm working on the thing i said I would — a very basic self-care thing
nothing is there yet but eventually https://asofter.space will go live, existing as a small help (at least to me, and maybe others)
i'm gently excited
# A Softer Space
hey so I'm working on the thing i said I would — a very basic self-care thing
nothing is there yet but eventually https://asofter.space will go live, existing as a small help (at least to me, and maybe others)
i'm gently excited
2/9
# why make this?
I found that venting my feelings via notepad* or Discord helped me become more comfortable speaking with my therapist.
* it's a neutral ear. I know it's untrue, but I fear that my therapists might feel worse after I talk to them. They don't, but still :(
# why make this?
I found that venting my feelings via notepad* or Discord helped me become more comfortable speaking with my therapist.
* it's a neutral ear. I know it's untrue, but I fear that my therapists might feel worse after I talk to them. They don't, but still :(
3/9
and when I don't have my therapist, I still do the thing, where I mass vent (and usually, delete) everything. I just want a better way to do that, you know? A softer way. Some place where I can vent a little and feel better.
is this butterfly dissociation? nah. it's care.
and when I don't have my therapist, I still do the thing, where I mass vent (and usually, delete) everything. I just want a better way to do that, you know? A softer way. Some place where I can vent a little and feel better.
is this butterfly dissociation? nah. it's care.
4/9
See, I have difficulty *verbally* speaking about my depression. It usually gets to the point of tears, shaking, and pressured speech. :(
In the past, I couldn't talk at all, so this is progress. That's good. I don't know why typing was/is helpful, but if it works, it works.
See, I have difficulty *verbally* speaking about my depression. It usually gets to the point of tears, shaking, and pressured speech. :(
In the past, I couldn't talk at all, so this is progress. That's good. I don't know why typing was/is helpful, but if it works, it works.
5/9
# when done??
I don't know. I'm taking the development slow. I'll define (minimal) features and pick a host and all that jazz. it's a space to vent/spill, not a social app.
just a chat-style interface (kind of!! I have ideas on this!!!) and a simple, calm experience.
# when done??
I don't know. I'm taking the development slow. I'll define (minimal) features and pick a host and all that jazz. it's a space to vent/spill, not a social app.
just a chat-style interface (kind of!! I have ideas on this!!!) and a simple, calm experience.
6/9
# concerns about time
I have my loving partners. Uni. My full-time job, with side-projects that interest me greatly, even outside of work. Can't help it.
How much time is there?
Well, http://asofter.space won't be a huge priority right now. we still have notepad.
# concerns about time
I have my loving partners. Uni. My full-time job, with side-projects that interest me greatly, even outside of work. Can't help it.
How much time is there?
Well, http://asofter.space won't be a huge priority right now. we still have notepad.
7/9
# hey I read this thread and I'm kinda interested?
i'll keep talking about this, off and on. I don't have a blog (yet) but my TL has kind of become that lol...
so maybe watch #asofterspace? any dev updates will have that tag
and hello there, kindred; it's gonna be okay
# hey I read this thread and I'm kinda interested?
i'll keep talking about this, off and on. I don't have a blog (yet) but my TL has kind of become that lol...
so maybe watch #asofterspace? any dev updates will have that tag
and hello there, kindred; it's gonna be okay
8/9
# that's all
i'm just really glad that I've finally put into action something I've been thinking about for a while. hopefully I'll have good news soon. :>
take care of yourselves
# that's all
i'm just really glad that I've finally put into action something I've been thinking about for a while. hopefully I'll have good news soon. :>
take care of yourselves
9/9
btw, I think talking about this stuff is helpful in an "oh, so I'm not as alone as I think" way
and maybe it lessens stigma around certain illnesses. it took me forever to not think of myself as lesser because of my issues; seeing others helped.
So, let's do this
btw, I think talking about this stuff is helpful in an "oh, so I'm not as alone as I think" way
and maybe it lessens stigma around certain illnesses. it took me forever to not think of myself as lesser because of my issues; seeing others helped.
So, let's do this
