If you meet me IRL, please be careful not to grab, or touch my wrists - gently maybe, but roughly NO.
I struggle with PTSD where my body screams at me whenever someone touches my wrists.
Something I cannot control, and if I do, please note i'm probably hiding it for the sake of everyone around me. due to anxiety.
But i'll internalise it.
Shaking my hand is fine as long as you don't '''clasp''' with the other hand.
I have an aversion to touch anyway due to my mental illnesses, but PTSD and Anxiety will never let me be comfortable.
So please, don't grab me, even if i'm in costume...i've barely learned how to cope with it with my partner.
Also, if you see me wearing sweat bands of leather cuffs, DONT PULL THEM, i'm probably having a really bad day and they bring me comfort that noone can get to my skin under.
If that makes sense...its a situation i'm trying to learn. Don't take it personally if I do growl or pull back VERY aggressively/quickly.
Thrasher Werewolf ©
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I struggle with PTSD where my body screams at me whenever someone touches my wrists.
Something I cannot control, and if I do, please note i'm probably hiding it for the sake of everyone around me. due to anxiety.
But i'll internalise it.
Shaking my hand is fine as long as you don't '''clasp''' with the other hand.
I have an aversion to touch anyway due to my mental illnesses, but PTSD and Anxiety will never let me be comfortable.
So please, don't grab me, even if i'm in costume...i've barely learned how to cope with it with my partner.
Also, if you see me wearing sweat bands of leather cuffs, DONT PULL THEM, i'm probably having a really bad day and they bring me comfort that noone can get to my skin under.
If that makes sense...its a situation i'm trying to learn. Don't take it personally if I do growl or pull back VERY aggressively/quickly.
Thrasher Werewolf ©

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I have a friend that I know personally irl that has PTSD and other multiple disabilities and conditions so I know what it's like to be near a person who has this struggle. It's alright, I completely understand if you don't wanna be touched by someone you don't know very well. I always ask anyone if they want a hug or not and I'm very respectful of their boundaries. Thanks for letting us know.
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