Counselling - Tumblr Posts

“you’re so chill” thanks i’m avoiding reality with everything that i have

I come from a long line of people with something wrong with them

Yay congratulations!!

Well today I got approved to begin a fully funded course, studying Counselling Skills, and a friend of mine has already said that once I've qualified she'd happily interview me for a remote-working position at her charity that works with struggling LGBTQ+ teens and young adults who've been estranged from their families.

And I never would've done any of this without all of you.

Life sometimes unfolds in strange and unexpected directions, and not long ago I thought my life was as good as over. I was too physically unwell to continue being an early years teacher (it's a much more physical job than people realise), my career of 15 years was at a sudden and bitter end, and my life seemed to have no meaning, just an endless stretch of medical rubbish interspersed with pain, and waiting.

Then I started handing out mama hugs on Tumblr during Pride Month. Then, the occasional ask from an anxious teen turned into several a week... then Neil left the fandom and I started getting half a dozen asks a day. And it's been as wonderful as it has been terrifying, hoping I'm helping but worrying I'm not doing enough, knowing I'm not remotely qualified to help but just here to hand out empathy and support when needed.

Now it looks like I'll be turning this random chain of events into a career, and once again I have this wonderful fandom to thank.

It feels exciting to be starting over at the grand old age of 39, chasing a new dream, one I feel passionate about, one I feel I could really be good at with the right support and structure. Because it's never too late to choose a different path, to find a new dream, to feel a new spark ignite.

Thank you to every person who fell into my inbox, you have shone the light for me in my times of darkness, and now I can see the way forward.

I love you all so much 🥹💙🫂🥲

❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷

High Expectations

Hello hello, and welcome to this week’s six, based on the word of the week LOUNGE. I took this to mean chaise lounge, and thought back to the classic cartoon therapist. Follow our narrator as they go to counselling for the first time, and well, you’ll have to read it to know more. Hope you enjoy! Sitting in the office, in a chair that was uncomfortably close to the person in front of me, I found…

View On WordPress

the way you talk to yourself matters too.

I don't wanna sound dumb or anything but I'd like to know if you'll help me with this one thing.

I might be pansexual (which isn't the point of guidance) but I'm definitely trans,my parents can't really see any changes since I've always dressed like a tomboy but there definitely are!! I don't know how they'd feel about it if they knew but I know it's closer to anger than acceptance,what should I do?

Hi!!!!!

First and foremost. Nothing you ask can be dumb nor stupid nor anything that wouldn't make you deserving of counselling!!!

1.id like to just let you know how grateful and proud I am of you for just reaching out and venting and also being so sure in yourself to claim these titles!!! It took you a while to get there or be comfortable in them and that's worth alot of pride!

2. Although I believe that we as human beings should be honest to those we are in community with I do think it can be complicated with parents.

You have to ask yourself these questions.

1. What are there views on others? What would they think if you were a stranger and they knew you were trans?

2. Have they ever been abusive?

3. Have there been instances of being kicked out before.

4. If so,do you have a safety net to fall on if they don't take the news appropriately and end up threatening your life and safety?

5. Can you trust those around you not to use this against you if they are your safety net and if so,can you stand on your own two feet by yourself?

These may be hard questions that come with hard tasks but down the line you will realize how much stronger you've made yourself by going through this and standing in it!

When you can be in an independent position where you are equal to your parents i believe it's the best time to tell them who you really are because whether they accept it or not right away they'll have time to and you'll be on your way to reconcile yourself..

If you haven't heard it today I WISH THE BEST FOR YOU!!!

Hello, this is a longshot saving life call, I am Salma from Gaza. I am here to request for your support to help get my insulin, just an injection for today to save my life please I beg. I was diagnosed with Latent Autoimmune Diabetes and due to the current situation in Gaza I'm unable to get my insulin injection as a result I'm here begging for little financial support to help me purchase insulin for this week. My donation link is attached in the pinned post, I might have sent this ask to you earlier but kindly consider donating and sharing. This is the only option I have at the moment to save my life from going into a coma.

I'm reposting for anyone for is able to financially help out my girl Salma!

Anything counts donations, reposts,etc!!!

I hope you make your goal and live a life of recovery and prosperity!!!