Seriously tho I feel like the social circles traditionally known as “kinnie tumblr” suck in vulnerable, understimulated people. since conversation is hard when you don’t have a lot in your life to talk about, warning about trauma turns into a form of social bonding

Same with a lot of toxic behaviors those groups are known for. It’s a stock activity to fall back on. You get trained to think in very limited ways. The result is you’re kept perpetually in a state where you need to be soothed

But all your strategies you learned for seeking comfort are things that keep you stirred up and panicky. Like drinking salt water because you’re thirsty