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[atypical_echo]

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Okay all, that was a whole thing last month. And I know that there are plenty of people who are still... shaken from it. So I'm going to do the best I can to help you.

I'm offering hugs and a caring ear and my personal hot chocolate recipe. I know it's not a lot, but trust me, I'm used to big traumas like this. And it's a good place to start. I'm happy to travel to do it.

Or, you know, we could set up an emotional support group. Allowed across guilds and vigilantes too, sorta a neutral space. You know, if you want.

Comments

[torchbearer]

Okay, but isn't this stuff better discussed with a therapist?

[atypical_echo]

Some people aren't comfortable with shrinks. And support groups can help with things too. I mean, they exist in lots of forms, why not this one?

[torchbearer]

One person isn't exactly a support group. It's a big ask.

[atypical_echo]

One is better than none. Journey of a thousand miles and all that.

[torchbearer]

It just doesn't seem like you've thought this through.

[atypical_echo]

Kyle? You're being a real downer here.

[torchbearer]

Trauma is complicated. It manifests differently in all of us. It's never a contest and it's never the same for everyone. That's all. Doesn't mean no one should try or help.

But you need more than a desire to ease it.

[atypical_echo]

I know. My sibling is a shrink. Shockingly, I get how this stuff works, enough to do this.

[torchbearer]

And how many offers have you gotten?

[atypical_echo]

A few on private.

[torchbearer]

I see.

[atypical_echo]

It's not easy doing this alone sometimes. That's all I'm offering.

[torchbearer]

Fair enough. Good luck.

[atypical_echo]

Thanks!