Interpersonal Community

Borderline Personality Disorder Vs. Compulsory Heterosexuality

I wrote a paper over the summer when I was in undergrad about women/people who identify as lesbian with BPD who suffer with identity disturbance are more likely to fall into comphet and be someone they’re not due to a lack knowledge and confidence in oneself and their identity. It shows how... read more

When the Mirror Speaks in Someone Else's Voice: Dysmorphia, Toxic Friendships, and the Long Way Back to Oneself

Some forms of violence leave no discernible trace. They do not arrive in a single rupture but rather accumulate, layer by layer, in the way a person gradually learns to see themselves. Toxic friendships tend to operate precisely along these lines not through overt destruction, but through steady... (edited) read more

Current mood

Your inner peace and simplicity of life begins when you stop trusting people and reduce interpersonal interaction to the necessary minimum... Don't forget the selfless imperative of self-love and self-care.

What would you do if you were in the situation?

I enjoy the volunteer work itself which I've been doing for several years. But the interpersonal relationships there are difficult and it's been quite stressful. I'm caught in the dilemma of whether to quit or keep participating. (edited)

HARNESSING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the compass guiding us through the labyrinth of human relationships. At its core, EI comprises self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal skills that cultivate meaningful connections. Imagine being in a room where smiles and laughter fill the air, yet beneath the... (edited) read more

Spring Speaks For Me

A spoken word poem made with intention, to capture the challenges of anxiety, rumination, the shifts in seasons and "building" community (interpersonal relationships). — Mel (edited)