🎶i let the music speak for me🎶

Boops nose

A-Ah-!

Liam Bourgeois: Hello there.

Ey yo! A demon? Did my Auntie Li send ya by any chance?

Liam Bourgeois: Who’s that?

Hello there. I’m her aunt…honorary aunt, that is. We’re not related by blood.

You seen to be a demon like I, thus she thinks we might be related…😅

Liam Bourgeois: What’s your names to be specific and this is the first time we’ve met.

My name is Lianna. Lianna Winters. A pleasure to meet you.

Boops nose

A-Ah-!

Liam Bourgeois: Hello there.

Ey yo! A demon? Did my Auntie Li send ya by any chance?

Liam Bourgeois: Who’s that?

Hello there. I’m her aunt…honorary aunt, that is. We’re not related by blood.

You seen to be a demon like I, thus she thinks we might be related…😅

Boops nose

A-Ah-!

Liam Bourgeois: Hello there.

Ey yo! A demon? Did my Auntie Li send ya by any chance?

I’m afraid not…

traumasurvivors

I know it doesn’t change what you’ve been through or are currently going through, but there is still a future for you that is safe and warm.

You can create your own home.

A home with no slamming doors, or screaming.

A home full of love and compassion.

A home where you can get up in the middle of the night and grab a snack or water without feeling like you have to tiptoe in fear.

A home that isn’t full of passive aggressive comments.

A home that isn’t full of tension and anger.

A home where you feel safe and warm.

That future is still available to you. Please hang in there.

This was a message I needed to hear back then…and a message I bring to all of you. 💜

#li posts #addons

akindplace

Allow people to like you, to enjoy your company, to want to be your friend. Allow them to compliment you, allow others to think you're cool and funny even if you think you're not. It is not up to you to tell others how to feel, and remember that people might see the positive things in you and qualities that you have been failing to see while being too self-critical. Allow yourself to be liked by other people, even when you don't see why they should. Don't self-isolate because you think you are not good enough for other people.

@ultimatetennispro2112 *taps you on the head lightly* Ya listenin, sugar? 💙

@localdemomli You too, Auntie!! 💜

ultimatetennispro2112

I'm listening... but you need to as well. <3

He’s right, you know. It’s amazing how you bring a smile to other’s faces, but remember to do that for yourself, too. 💜

ultimatetennispro2112

Oh, hey, I think this is the first time you and I have interacted on here.

I…I believe it is…I’m not as active on here as my niece is…in fact she was the one who encouraged me to make it. :)

akindplace

Allow people to like you, to enjoy your company, to want to be your friend. Allow them to compliment you, allow others to think you're cool and funny even if you think you're not. It is not up to you to tell others how to feel, and remember that people might see the positive things in you and qualities that you have been failing to see while being too self-critical. Allow yourself to be liked by other people, even when you don't see why they should. Don't self-isolate because you think you are not good enough for other people.

@ultimatetennispro2112 *taps you on the head lightly* Ya listenin, sugar? 💙

@localdemomli You too, Auntie!! 💜

ultimatetennispro2112

I'm listening... but you need to as well. <3

He’s right, you know. It’s amazing how you bring a smile to other’s faces, but remember to do that for yourself, too. 💜

slfcare

when you keep yourself small all the time (swallowing the words you want to say, seeing everybody else as though they’re automatically above you, downplaying your feelings and achievements), the entire world will constantly be looming over you. that’s not the way to live your life. you’re supposed to be experiencing it, not be subjected to it. (this is your sign to take up more space)

bob-belcher

theambitiouswoman

How To Improve Your Social Skills 💬🥂📱✨

Pay close attention when others are speaking. Show that you're engaged in what they are saying, maintain eye contact, and providing verbal cues like "I see" or "interesting." Ask questions.

Good eye contact shows interest in the conversation. But avoid staring excessively in a frozen state, as it can make others uncomfortable.

A warm smile and open body language can make others feel more comfortable around you.

Work on your conversational skills, including starting and ending conversations, asking open ended questions, and finding common topics of interest.

Try to understand and empathize with the feelings and perspectives of others. This helps create trust.

Small talk is essential for building rapport. Practice starting conversations with light, non controversial topics and gradually steer them toward more meaningful subjects.

Confidence is key to effective social interaction. Work on building your self esteem and self confidence through self affirmations and positive self talk.

If you experience social anxiety, try deep breathing exercises or, visualization. Try to focus your attention on something. I used to have a lot of social anxiety so I would hold a drink in my hand to keep me centered and focused.

Familiarize yourself with cultural and social norms to ensure you're behaving appropriately in different situations so you don't look out of place or rude.

Social skills are like any other skills; they improve with practice. Start with friends or in less intimidating social settings to build your confidence.

Pay attention to nonverbal cues such as body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice. These signals often convey more than words.

Avoid dominating conversations. Give others the chance to speak and actively listen when it's their turn.

Show respect for others by using polite language, saying "please" and "thank you," and being considerate of their feelings and opinions.

Having a broad range of interests and knowledge can give you more to talk about and connect with others over. Learn, learn, learn.

Ask friends for feedback on your social skills. They can help pin point areas you can improve upon.

Join clubs, groups, or activities that relate to your interests. This helps you meet new people and practice social skills in a comfortable setting.

Observe individuals with strong social skills and learn from their interactions. Note how they engage with others and start to incorporate some of their techniques.

jellogram

Really though, like we've made our cities so uncomfortable even for housed people, just in an effort to hurt the homeless. Parks and beaches close at night so homeless can't sleep there. Loitering is illegal so homeless can't sleep there. No bench at the bus stop because someone might sleep on it. No overnight parking because someone might sleep in the car there.

These laws aren't even beneficial to housed populations of the city, and they purely exist out of a) hatred for the homeless and b) an attempt to make your city look "presentable" to tourists. And it just sucks all-around.

The best part about turning 30 was, legitimately, unlocking the ability to use this image

when you're a child and you stay up past your bedtime you get punished by your parents, when you're an adult and you stay up too late you just get punished by the ghosts and spirits and demons and such