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gracklegrackle wrote

Reply to comment by lettuceLeafer in by !deleted8445

At one point in my life I wanted to be a therapist and then I realized how bleak it’d be to hear so many problems and think, “damn, sounds like all this repression and strife is inherently linked to capitalism and all the structures of social domination that have come before and will subsequently continue well after we’re dead. Maybe try journaling?”

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lettuceLeafer wrote

in fairness therapy is way more helpful than that if done correctly. Its not a miracle but helpful for sure. For example I talked about how having to do a lot of information hiding due to the risk of government incarceration has caused issues in forming personal relationships. I.e. hiding info I don't need to hide due to paranoia around being incarcerated. Which causes issues in relationships when I logically don't benefit from said info hiding. How in cases where there is no risk for being open I would validate my insecurity being open and vulnerable to others due to some info being dangerous to give out. Encouraging me to reevaluate the info I choose to give out in a way which enhances my OPSEC and makes my relationships better. Which has greatly increased my anarchist abilities to be safe and foster closer ties to people.

Though there were some things I don't like. But I think if you find the right therapist they can be used to enhance anarchists ability to do positive change and reduce harmful tendencies and have more enjoyable lives.

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gracklegrackle wrote

Absolutely! I definitely agree. My therapist is wonderful, and also is an anarchist and blends it all perfectly. As somebody who has a lot of trauma with mental health professionals, I've never felt so comfortable up until now with my current therapist.

It's really cool to hear those are all things that you're actively working through, that's fucking awesome. The last line in your comment resonated with me deeply, and you put it beautifully.

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