advicefromsurvivors:

When your child says “Why can’t I get a puppy?”

Instead of defaulting to “My house, my rules”

Try “Any pet is a lot of responsibility. A puppy would have to be fed, walked, and taken outside to use the bathroom several times a day and taken for regular check-ups and vaccinations at the vet. You can’t do all of that by yourself, and I/we don’t have the time or money either.”

When your teenager says “Why can’t I come home at 2:00 this Saturday?”

Instead of defaulting to “My house, my rules!”

Try “The time you come home is a matter of respect and consideration. I/We will not only be concerned for your safety, but we would either be disturbed in the middle of the night when you arrive or forced to stay up for several extra hours waiting.”

When your child says “Why am I not allowed to do this thing?”

Instead of defaulting to “My house, my rules!”

Try actually communicating a legitimate reason, because children pick up on subtlety and on context and on the unspoken messages, and it’s better to teach children lessons like “You should think really hard before taking on new responsibilities” and “It’s important to show consideration for the needs of the people with whom you share a living space” than lessons like “It’s okay for people to demand your absolute obedience so long as you’re dependent on them for survival.”

yellowsuggestion:

my kind of sext: hey are you feeling safe and emotionally fulfilled because i am here to talk to you if you’re not due to the fact that i care about you a great deal

profoundboner:

bpdlevi:

“you’re obsessed with your mental illness”

i know right? it’s almost like it impacts every part of my life

“it’s all in your head”

I know right? it’s almost like it’s a mental illness

sonoanthony:

Best thing you can do for yourself is learning how to not force shit. Not relationships, friendships. conversations, no nada. Once you learn how to let shit not phase you, life will be so relaxing and easy.