i began self-harming in infancy, before i could speak. before i could conceptualise what self-harm meant, my body and nervous system were already primed to receive regulation in the form of pain. this trend continued as i got older and … Continue reading
Tag: jirai
my mom is finally getting her wish, i’m getting new clothes that fit and look nice
this may come as surprise or it may not, but shopping for clothes isn’t my favourite activity. i know that’s basically heresy in the circles i’m most active in, where shopping is a primary coping mechanism for the immense amount … Continue reading
am i… a landmine?
so i’ve been delving into japanese mental health subcultures lately, mostly because i’ve been hearing about menhera and jirai kei in my circles and i’ve come across the term “landmine” used both as a self-descriptor and as a pejorative. for … Continue reading