#turfwars

[syscurse]

Parts language isn't for everyone. That's fine.

But the framework behind parts language is something I think all systems and plural people can relate to.

Seeing your system as one whole comprised of parts tells you that you are not alone. You aren't broken...you belong. Everyone in your system is an equally important, necessary, and real part of it. Everyone. Even the alters you don't get along with, the ones that you're ashamed of, the ones that hurt you or others, etc.

Some people see "parts of a whole" and feel like that dehumanizes them or diminishes their personhood. And that's okay. You're allowed to feel that way. We all have terms that we dislike. You have every right to set boundaries about what terms you do/don't want to be used towards you.

BUT! That's not how it is for everyone. Being seen as a part of something is not universally negative or dehumanizing.

For me, and many others I know, parts language does the exact opposite. It makes us feel more real and deeply connected to our systems. It was so profoundly important for me to discover parts language. Parts language is what helped me finally start to understand and accept that my system was real.

I also used to have some parts who didn't feel like "separate people." They felt more like facets of myself, like being in a different mode. Parts language made them feel safe and understood. Seeing discourse over parts language made them feel ashamed, like they would never be accepted by the online community.

Some people think that calling system members "parts" is the opposite of calling them "people," but my system has never felt that way. In therapy, I often switch between these two ways of speaking about my experiences. They're not mutually exclusive for everyone.

Anyways, I just wanted to share a few thoughts on this. I hope that you all have a lovely day. Drink water, take your meds, use the words that make you happiest, and take care!

[2-eeillustration]

Complex render commission for Night-expo! We cranked up the cinematic mecha vibe for this one-- this one is by far one of my favorite illustrations from this year! 📸🔥 Full Timelapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKvCmIkrucs

[lisa-russell]

This can also be applied to Regular Turf... me and my casual freinds are suddenly set upon by a Clan and pros. Yah, got are butts kicked. Or well this can be apllied to anybody really xb

[flagmanjames]

THIS IS IT! THE FINAL SPLATOON 3 SPLATFEST STREAM! WE'RE GONNA PLAY SPLATFEST FOR THE LAST TIME, AND THEN PLAY MARIO PARTY SUPERSTARS AS WE AWAIT THE RESULTS!

[sketchingdemonss]

my mild take, i did not care for xblood

[propicsmedia]

PROPICS CANADA PRESENTS: TRUE CRIME & JUSTICE WITH James Cousineau Strea...

[cfrog]

Drew up my old Splatoon ocs! I finally bought Splatoon 3 and i am very hyped for my first 3-way splatfest :3c

[frostyscephalohub]

lunch sketch! I should actually draw Demise doing the wave win emote bc that's a cute one

edit: also a song that matches this kid's energy! until I insert trauma in the story!

[simplyofthestars]

this art gets that itch in my brain perfectly

going to meet up with her team for practice

[highflygingcon]

📏+ 35

Send me 📏 (ruler) + your muses height and I'll compare them to mine!

"Why are all of you so small?"

[theghostofwilburtheworm]

i would kill for playable salmonids on splatoon 4 i think that would be so cool

[weaseltotheface]

Gotta do more splatoon tomorrow I have so many levels to get 😫 its nkt gonna be enough time

I got like 6 levels today but I need 32 more to get the thanks for playing title ans I only have til the 31st at 7pm to get all the levels I need

[lisa-russell]

My friends and where doing so,e fun Squidnanagens.

Ah.

[flagmanjames]

LET'S PLAY SOME TURF WAR AND SALMON RUN TO GET HYPED UP FOR THE GRAND FESTIVAL!

[gochujangst]

I just got horribly destroyed my hits weren't even landing when they totally were 😭 why is this game so ass